Job Title: Accountant
Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
Location: Head Office – Luzira, Kampala, Uganda
Contract Type: Full-time
Reports To: Financial Management Specialist
Vacancies: 01 (One) Vacancy
Application Deadline: 31st July 2024
Terms of Employment:
The assignment shall be for a period of two years, subject to a probation period of six months, and may be renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Job Purpose:
To support the planning and execution of financial accounting and budgeting functions of the Uganda Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development project.
Key Functions:
- Support the establishment and proper maintenance of finance and accounts in accordance with the financial rules and procedures of the Government of Uganda and the World Bank.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports in the standard formats required by the donors and submit to the National Project Coordinator.
- Prepare annual and periodic project budget plans and submit to the Project Accountant for approval and coordination.
- Prepare, implement, and review the funding of the budgeted and actual annual cash flows and ensure adequate follow-up on any matters needing clarification.
- Prepare periodic statement of expenditure reports.
- Liaise with other units to ensure that financial and administrative aspects are always taken into account when making technical and strategic decisions.
- Support the Project Accountant in the facilitation of external financial audits and during all discussions/supervision visits of donors.
- Contribute to the design or improvement of accounting and financial tools to be used by the communities managing subprojects.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the NPC.
Qualifications:
- An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- CPA qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience:
- One year of experience required from a reputable organization.
How to Apply:
All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water and Environment
Old Port Bell Road, Luzira
P.O Box, 20026, Kampala
Applications should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarters not later than Wednesday, 31st July 2024, or sent by email to ps@mwe.go.ug.
About The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE):
Industry: Government
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Established: The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) of Uganda is a national entity responsible for promoting and ensuring rational and sustainable utilization, development, and effective management of water and environmental resources for the socioeconomic development of Uganda.
