Assistant Accountant Job at Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

The Government of Uganda (GoU) represented by the Ministry of Water and Environment has received financing from the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) to implement the Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation (FIEFOC) Programme (Project 3): Irrigation Schemes Development Project in Unyama, Namalu, and Sipi regions. The project specific objective is to improve household incomes, food security, and climate resilience through sustainable natural resources management and agricultural enterprise development.
The project consists of four components namely: (i) Agriculture Infrastructure Development; (ii) Agribusiness Development; (iii) Integrated Natural Resources Management; and (iv) Project Management. The Ministry of Water and Environment therefore wishes to recruit qualified personnel to provide technical support to the project as specified below.

Job Description and Person Specification

Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Accountant (01 position)
Reports to: Project Accountant

Purpose
Support the planning and execution of budgeting and financial accounting functions of the project. Actively using financial data to inform and assess the progress and results of activities implemented under the project in accordance with the financial rules and procedures of the Government of Uganda, Islamic Development Bank and BADEA.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in preparation and consolidation of annual and periodic project work plans & budgets together with Component teams.
• Support to prepare and review the budgeted and actual annual cash flows and report variances and utilization of project funds for management consideration.
• Enter financial transactions into the Integrated Financial Management system (IFMS).
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation, financial statements and periodic disbursement reports
• Support preparation of disbursement applications including timely and accurate Statements of Expenditure of the Special Accounts as per disbursement guidelines.
• Assist to conduct financial monitoring and supervision of district local governments (DLGs) that have special accounts on a regular basis and provide capacity building in terms of budgeting, financial management and reporting.
• Support preparation of periodic financial reports, consolidated project financial statements as required by the ISDB and other stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Annual Financial Audit process by external auditors as required by the applicable Accounting and Auditing standards.
• Ensure a proper filing system is in place and security of project documents
• Manage and maintain project assets including project vehicles and other project facilities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Accountant and National Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or a related qualification.
• A CPA qualification will be an added advantage
• A working experience of at least four (4) years in accounting and financial management in Government or donor funded Project.
• Experience in IsDB funded projects is an added advantage.
• Candidate should be able to work independently-with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors. Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience in use of the Integrated Financial Management System or any other similar Accounting Software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledgeable of Government of Uganda Accounting and Administrative procedures, rules and regulations.

Duration of the Assignment
Twenty-four (24) months contract will be awarded to the successful candidate, commencing immediately on appointment. There will be a possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.

Duty Station
The officers shall be stationed at the Farm Income Enhancement and Forest Conservation Programme Offices, Ministry of Water and Environment Headquarters at Port Bell, Luzira, Kampala. Applications

How to apply

All applications must be accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be physically delivered to the address below not later than 13th June, 2023.

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment, PO Box 20026
Plot 3-7 Kabalega Crescent, Off Old Portbell Road, Luzira, KAMPALA.