Uganda Management Institute Jobs- ACCOUNTANT Vacancy

POSITION: ACCOUNTANT

Job Summary
Under direct supervision of Senior Accountant, the Accountant plays an integral role in carrying out the STAR-EC accounting function in order to ensure the timely, accurate reporting of STAR-EC financial and accounting information.

Key Result Areas
• To prepare and maintain accounting records, monthly reports and following up financial transactions with outside agencies and vendors.
• To disburse funds related to project activities in a reliable, timely way while ensuring proper accountability. Specific duties are to:
• Ensure safe custody of an adequate petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with STAR-EC policies and procedures.
• Prepare payment vouchers and cheques, code and post all financial transactions in Quick Books.
• Carry out cash disbursements during Trainings and other Technical activities
• Maintain the Travel Float, to be issued in accordance with STAR-EC policies and procedures. Arrange for timely replenishment and month end close-out of float after review by the Senior Accountant
• Assist the Senior Accountant to compile monthly VAT Claims to be submitted lo USAID
• In consultation with the Senior Accountant, he / she tracks monthly advances to be finally submitted lo FM for further action
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the Senior Accountant or FM

Person and Job Specifications Education
B.Ccm, BBA, Bachelor of Accounts Finance or equivalent and partial professional qualification at Level 2 (ACCA.CPA).

Experience
1. At least three years work experience in financial management. Experi¬ence of accounting of International Donors program funds
2. Familiarity with USAID regulations and procedures desirable but not mandatory

Specific Knowledge or Skills Required

1. Financial/accounting background
2. Knowledge of Quick Books is a MUST and proficiency with Excel
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
5. Ability to pay attention to detail
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Contact
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter with 3 work-related references including copies of certificates to the address or e-mail below.
Depending on the position you are applying for, all applications must be clearly marked: "STAR-EC plus the name of the position, E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

Closing date: 22nd October 2010, 5:00 PM

Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Send your application to the address below

The Director General
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 - 52 Jinja Road
P. 0. Box 20131 KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/ 265138
Fax No. 259581
Email: admin@umi.ac.ug