Accountant Jobs – Ministry of Water and Environment

Job Title: Accountant

Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 Reports to: Financial Management Specialist

About US:

The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) was established in 2007, from the then Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment, following the cabinet decision taken on 15th April, 2007. It has the overall responsibility of the development, managing, and regulating water and Environment resources in Uganda.  In the process of executing all its operations, the Ministry is committed to zero tolerance to fraud and corruption as guided by the existing legal national frameworks and institutions.

Job Summary:  The Accountant will support the planning and execution of financial accounting and budgeting functions of the Uganda Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development Project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with the Project Accountant, to support the 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 format(s) required by the donor(s) 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 (SOE) reports
• Represent the Unit, alongside the Project Accountant, in all discussions related to subprojects planning and implementation
• Liaise with other units to ensure that the 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, and Business Administration with a bias in accounting or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional qualification or its equivalent is a must.
• A working experience of at least four (4) years in accounting and financial management in Government or a reputable organisation.
• Experience in donor funded projects is an added advantage.
• Candidate should be able to work independently – with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors.
• Knowledgeable of Government of Uganda Accounting procedures, rules and regulations;
• Planning, Organizing and coordinating skills
• Analytical skills .
• Excellent Report writing skills.
• Accountability
• Ethics and Integrity;
• Demonstrate high levels of Professionalism;
• Team player
• Effective Communication and knowledge management
• Innovation and self-initiative
• Time Management
• Well-developed interpersonal and public relations
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

How to Apply:

All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and 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 and female candidates are encouraged to apply. 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

Deadline: 12th November 2020