The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is implementing agency of LIFE- AR that coordinates the day to day activities of Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience LIFE- AR. The project will be piloted in the Twelve (12) District Local Governments of Yumbe, Pader, Rakai, Kibaale, Lwengo, Ngora, Ntungamo, Kalaki, Kalungu, Pakwarch, Kaabong and Karenga.
The project of IFPA-CD under Government of Uganda funding component is to seek qualified competent applicants to apply for the position Of Accountant.
Job Title: Accountant
Reports to: Financial Management Specialist
Duty station: Head Office- Luzira
No of Vacancies: 01 (One) Vacancy
Terms of Employment.
The assignment shall be for a period of two years’ subject to 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 of Climate Smart Development project.
Key functions
• To support establishment and proper maintenance of the 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
• Other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the NPC
Qualification
An honours Bachelor in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or CPA qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience: One-year experience required from a reputable organisation.
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 the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter not later than Wednesday 31st July, 2024 or sent by email