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Job Title:   Senior Warden Accounts (Systems Accountant)  

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Management Accountant

About US:

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.

Job Summary:  The Senior Warden Accounts (Systems Accountant) will support the development and implementation of the IFMS systems in UWA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Give support to all system users on a daily basis
• Liaise with system developers for system modifications where necessary, Act as the contact person where external support is needed for the proper functioning of the IFMS.
• Ensure daily system backup is done, off-site backups are running smoothly and daily. Perform periodic testing of off-site backup and give report to supervisor on a quarterly basis
• Work closely with ICT system Administrator to manage the database to avoid database over growth and system crush.
• Modify reference/static data like chart of accounts, dimensions etc. including report customisations
• Train all new users of the system and assign them appropriate permissions as guided by the user’s Job Description
• Periodically close the system to disallow backward and forward posting of transactions
• Provide general security of the system by enforcing use of individual password.
• Team leader during system upgrade, by guiding the developers on the accounting cycle, expected reports, key management reports etc.
• Support system review and testing of internal controls
• Participate in monitoring and development of performance indicators and incorporating these in the IFMS
• Participate in Site support activities in the PAs including system readiness, setup and business re-engineering
• Design and customize report formats to aid the users generate reports automatically from the IFMS
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Accounting,
• Must have attained at least Professional accounting certification (CPA level 3 or ACCA level 2)
• Possession of Microsoft ERP Certifications is of added advantage
• At least four years of related work experience, three years of which must be in implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERPs
• Analytical skills
• Planning, organising and coordinating
• Customer care
• Communication
• Ethics and integrity
• Concern for quality and standards
• Accountability
• Leadership and teamwork
• Time management

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should send their application with an Application form, Download Here, detailed  Curriculum  Vita bearing  contacts  of  three  (3) competent referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of academic documents and relevant appointment letters to any of the addresses below:

Either: Email: hr-recruit@wildlife.go.ug

OR

Hand delivered to:

The Executive Director,

Uganda Wildlife Authority,

Plot 7 Kira Road Kamwokya

P.O. Box 3530, Kampala Uganda

Deadline: 26th March 2022 by 5.00 pm.

NOTE:

• Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only i.e. (Degree Certificates and Transcripts plus O and A level).
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.

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