Accountant World Bank ACE II Project Jobs – Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)



Job Title:            Accountant
Organization: Mbarara
University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Project Name: World Bank
Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Center of Excellence (ACE II)
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Uganda
About US:
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), is the second
oldest public University in Uganda established by an Act of Parliament of the
Republic of Uganda, and with a vision “to be a centre of academic and
professional excellence in Science and Technology.
About World Bank ACE II Project:
MUST is one of the 24 competitively and transparently selected
institutions of higher learning in Eastern and Southern Africa to receive
funding under ACE II Project from International Development Association
(IDA)/World Bank. ACE II project is a regional project involving eight
countries namely, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
and Zambia. The project seeks to promote regional specialization among
participating institutions within areas that address regional development
challenges through strengthening the capacities of higher education
institutions of learning to deliver quality, market- relevant post-graduate
education, and build collaborative research capacity as well as conduct high
quality applied research in five regional priority areas: industry,
agriculture, health, education and applied statistics. One of these ACE II
centers of excellence hosted at MUST- Pharm- Biotechnolgy and Traditional
Medicine Center (PHARMBIOTRAC) will provide a regional platform for innovative
drug development, including exploring the use of traditional medicine in the region.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Prepares PHARMBITRAC project accounts;
  • Administers and monitors the financial
    system in order to ensure that all sundry finances are maintained in an
    accurate and timely manner;
  • Offers support in the preparation of
    PHARMBIOTRAC budget; preparing periodic reports that compare budget costs
    with actual costs;
  • Implements financial policies and
    procedures in line with MUST policies and World Bank guidelines and
    procedures of financial management and reporting;
  • Establishes and maintains cash control;
  • Establishes, maintains and reconciles the
    general ledger; Monitors cash reserves and investments;
  • Prepares revenue/income statements
  • Prepares monthly financial statements;
  • Prepares and reconciles bank statements;
  • Establishes and maintains supplier
    accounts;
  • Processes supplier invoices;
  • Maintains the purchase order system;
  • Ensures data are properly entered into the
    accounting system/ software at all times;
  • Implements directives for payment on goods
    and services complying with the due process;
  • Ensures that the transactions are properly
    recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system of MUST, eg.
    CEMAS;
  • Prepares quarterly and end of year
    reports, and reports on variances in line with World Bank guidelines and
    procedures of financial management and reporting;
  • Assists with the annual audit;
  • Follows directives at all times from
    PHARMBIOTRAC Center Leadership and Director Finance and Administration as
    well as from University Secretary.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the World Bank ACE
    II Project Accountant job opportunity should hold a Master’s Degree in
    Accounting and Finance;
  • Having full professional qualifications in
    Accounting like ACCA/ CPA is essential;
  • At least five years’ working experience in
    a busy firm /organization is essential; e.g. familiar with World Bank and
    Government Accounting guidelines and procedures of financial management
    and reporting.
  • Computer literacy e.g, experience in use
    of Microsoft office applications i.e. Word, Excel, Access and professional
    accounting packages is essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to work for long hou
    re, at times du ri ng even i ngs and weekends;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and be a
    team player,
  • High level of organizational skills and
    able to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
  • Flexibility and be proactive in approach
    to work;
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision;
  • Ability and willingness to learn World
    Bank and government accounting procedures;
  • Excellent writing, reporting and interpersonal
    skills;
  • Age: Between 30-45 years.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the
World Bank ACE II Project are encouraged to send an application letter, Copies
of relevant academic/professional transcripts & certificates, Detailed
curriculum vitae, Names and addresses of three professional referees,
Applicant’s physical address, telephone contact, and email address; and Any
other relevant information to;
The University Secretary,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 17th
February, 2017
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