Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the

successful candidate will perform the following duties;

Develop and monitor the implementation of finance and accounting annual and monthly plans in line with the DTS/DCS MOU
Review the general ledger to ensure accurate posting of records and prepare management accounts for monthly financial performance analysis.
Manage transactions with SICPA,
Regularly review bank reconciliations for DTS/DCS accounts of UNBS
Prepare cash flow projections and advise management on organizational cash flow. Prepare DTS/DCS project budgets.
Manage indirect costs and project-rechargeable expenses.
Support the timely preparation of periodical donor and other project reports.
Review quarterly revenue and expenditure reports from accountants for financial reporting purposes.
Ensure periodical creditor and receivable reconciliations are done and reported on time.
Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare annual asset reports of the DCS/DTS project for management.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audit processes, providing documentation and explanations as needed

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Should possess a Masters degree in Business studies, Finance, Accounting and any related field.
Honours degree in Business studies, Finance, Accounting and any related field. Full professional qualifications in either ACCA or CPA
Experience of at least 9 years in Finance and Accounting function three of which at Senior Accountant level
Member of a recognized professional body is an added advantage

Interested candidates should also;

Have hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision coupled with good planning, monitoring and evaluation skills
Have proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas
High level of integrity and professionalism, communication, teamwork and analytical skills and needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.

How to Apply:

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