Fresher Project Accountant Jobs – Mengo Hospital

Job Title: Project Accountant

Organization: Mengo Hospital

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager and Head of Finance

About US:

Mengo Hospital was founded in 1897 in Kampala, and is the oldest hospital in Uganda. It currently serves as an urban community hospital that provides modern medical care. Mengo Hospital provides comprehensive care including radiology, obstetrics, dentistry, orthopedics, and surgery. Additionally, Mengo Hospital provides critical training and education to health professionals through its various programs in midwifery and nursing, health sciences, and laboratory technology. Mengo Hospital also has a dedicated research and development team that works to find new solutions to health issues in Uganda.

Job Summary:  The Project Accountant will be tasked with accounting analysis, development and maintenance of various financial reports, budget analysis, and ensuring accuracy of financial transactions and compliance with Mengo Hospital policies and donors’ requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must be a graduate in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business.
• At least level two of Professional Accounting qualification (ACCA or CPA)
• Good computer literacy with excellent use of Office-Excel, Word, Power point and experience in use of accounting software and ERP.
• At least two years’ experience in Accounts, Finance or similar project role preferably with implementation of donor grant contracts.
• A very high level of Integrity and professionalism
• Proficiency in electronic accounting systems.
• Ability to report to the Project Manager, and to the technical Accounting Supervisor.
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
• Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
• Attention to details even under pressure
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates with relevant qualifications and experience should submit their application letters, detailed Curriculum vitae, and copies of academic certificates, and valid contacts/email addresses of three (3) referees online at the link below.

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Deadline: Monday 10th November 2020 by 5.00pm

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.