DEADLINE: 10/10/2024

Project Accountant

Full-time

The objective of the Project Accountant is to ensure timely, efficient and effective management of project resources for timely implementation of project activities in accordance with the project Financial Management manual.

The Government of Uganda has applied for financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for the development of the “Strengthening the Adaptive Capacity and Resilience of Communities in Uganda’s Watersheds” Project. The project will be financed by the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) managed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It will be a complementary and catalytic source of support in enhancing the effectiveness of the AVCP 1 and utilize its scale to make the agriculture value chain and watersheds resilient to climate change. The Project’s Executing Agency will be Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) who will be responsible for the overall implementation and management of the Project. The MWE will coordinate implementation of activities being undertaken.

The Ministry of Water and Environment seeks to recruit a PROJECT ACCOUNTANT for the project

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Overall leadership of the Finance department in the area of,
    Preparation of the Project Annual Work plan and Budget.
  • Enforcing of the approved Annual Work Plan and Budget in accordance with Bank’s requirements in project finance management manual and guidelines.
  • Preparation of the project accounts and processing of all accounting transactions, including payroll, operating expenses.
  • Preparing the disbursement request and justification of funds utilization.
  • Maintain proper files and records, with supporting documents.
  • Reconciling and reviewing cash at bank and on hand.
  • Ensure that internal control procedures are adhered to at all levels.
  • Preparing timely submission of quarterly interim and annual financial reports.
  • Facilitate the project Audit by internal as well as external
    Auditors.
  • Execute any other project assignment as may be assigned.
  • Constantly advice the project coordinator on project finance related issues.

Qualification and Experience

  • University degree (Hons) in accounting preferably Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting option.
  • Must have full professional qualifications in accounting such as
    CPA or ACCA.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 10years of experience in financial and accounting work, solid experience in the water and environment sector.
  • Experience with or knowledge of AfDB procedures and donor funded programs such as IFAD, USAID, and KFW is a requirement.
  • Good knowledge of the PFMA.
  • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to team work.
  • Ability to meet targets/objectives within specified timeframe.
  • High degree of integrity.
  • Proficiency in English language is required.

Application Procedure

All applications should be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, 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 Registry not later than 10h October 2024. For further details, please refer to the website: www.mwe.go.g
PERMANENT SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

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About Ministry of Water and Environment

Industry: Accounts
Location: Kampala, Uganda
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) of Uganda is a national entity responsible for promoting and ensuring rational and sustainable utilisation, development and effective management of water and environmental resources for the socioeconomic development of Uganda.

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