Job Title: Accountant (2 Positions)
Organisation: Office of the Prime Minister
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) of Uganda is the central government ministry responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and implementing government policies, programs, and projects across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Job Summary: To support the Finance Management Specialist in the preparation of financial statements and other financial documents in line with agreed guidelines satisfactory to IDA and other participating stakeholders, and to effectively contribute to achieving DRDIP goals particularly by supporting the finance unit to provide updates of budget execution.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain all source documents and records relating to project payment transactions and receipts.
- Maintain the DRDIP Cash Book in the Financial Accounting System (IFMS) on a weekly basis.
- Prepare Bank reconciliations on a weekly basis.
- Prepare and maintain the Fixed Assets Register of the project assets.
- Assist the FMS in preparation for both external and internal Audit Activities.
- Proactively support the District Project Accountants and District Desk Officers.
- Assist the FMS in preparation of financial statements and Interim Financial Reports within agreed time frames and in compliance with standard formats.
- Ensure timely payment of service providers, project activity allowances, staff salaries and any statutory deductions, promptly reporting any challenges in the payment system to the Project Coordinator.
- Follow up on staff accountabilities, maintaining a detailed log of outstanding accountabilities.
- Chronological filing of documents with adequate reference to ensure ease of retrieval.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a recognised University.
- Full qualification in ACCA or CPA is mandatory.
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) is a must- have.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in accounting with government or externally funded projects, development partners, multilateral or international organisations.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate including accounting packages and well versed in the use of Excel.
How to Apply:
Applications should be accompanied by:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of certificates (academic and professional) and testimonials.
A copy of identification documents.
Proof of relevant work experience (MUST be attached).
At least three (3) competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer. The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026 at 5:00 PM.
All applications should be signed and addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister Plot 9-11, Apollo Kaggwa Road P.O. Box 341, Kampala, UGANDA Hard copies should be hand-delivered to the Security Registry (Floor 6), Office of the Prime Minister Building.
Deadline: 12th June 2026
Deadline: 12th June 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36