Accountant job at The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
Vacancy Title:
Accountant
Type:
FULL TIME
Industry:
Public Administration and Government
Category:
Civil & Government
Jobs at:
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 01, 2024
Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa
Summary
Date Posted:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Base Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Job Details:
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is implementing the LIFE-AR initiative, coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience. The project will be piloted in twelve district local governments: Yumbe, Pader, Rakai, Kibaale, Lwengo, Ngora, Ntungamo, Kalaki, Kalungu, Pakwach, Kaabong, and Karenga. The project of IFPA-CD under the Government of Uganda funding component is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Accountant.
Job Title:
Accountant
Reports to:
Financial Management Specialist
Duty Station:
Head Office – Luzira
No of Vacancies:
1 (One) Vacancy
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 of Climate Smart Development project.
Key Functions:
- 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 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.
Qualification:
An Honours Bachelor in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience:
One-year experience required from a reputable organization.
Work Hours:
8
Experience in Months:
12
Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree
Job Application Procedure:
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All applications must be accompanied with three recent 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 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 Headquarters not later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024, or sent by email.
