Programme Accountant - Ministry of Finance, Goverment Of Uganda Jobs

Job Title: Programme Accountant

Job description
The Programme Accountant will be responsible for undertaking accounting clerical duties in line with the EDF procedures in order to support PMU operations. The Accountant works directly under the supervision of the Financial Manager. Conducting Internal Audits for the Implementing Agencies (sector and CSO's), assist financial manager prepares training workshop materials for grass root organizations. Process disbursements in line with the approved programme estimate budgets, prepare cash book, updating ledgers, monthly bank reconciliation statements, timely remittance of staff salaries and utilities. Assists in preparation of Project Monitoring Reports and Debtors schedules for follow up.

Qualification and experience:-
• A University Degree in Accounting.
• Qualification in ACCA, CPAK, CIMA, CPAU is prefered.
• At least four years experience in a financial management position
• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and financial management and controls complying with donor-funded/GoU requirements.
• Proficiency in computer required including use of relevant-sized accounting software.
• Prior experience of EDF procedures in preferred.

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Applications:

Applications should include a covering letter, a detailed resume, copies of relevant credentials, current and expected salary, and contact details of at least two referees, one of which must have been a supervisor, and be received at the following address by 1st September 2010.

The National Authorizing Office,
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development,
3rd Floor Room 4.2,
P.O. Box 8147, Kampala

Only short listed candidates will be contacted, Canvassing or lobbying by applications of their representatives will lead to automatic disqualification.