Project Accountant Job in Uganda

Job Title: Project Accountant

Department: Directorate of Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation

Reports to: Commissioner, Monitoring and Evaluation

Role definition: Monitor the implementation of expenditure accounting and financial systems, and manage approved resources against approved plans

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Analyze and review the project expenses to provide feedback on the expenditures as well as variance analysis

2. Prepare journal vouchers for project advance accountabilities and review all accountabilities from all concerned stake holders

3. Participate in budget development and review in co-ordination with the relevant personnel

4. Prepare and submit to Management regular accounting reports, interim statements, and annual financial statements

5. Review expense, payroll entries, invoices, Local purchase orders and other accounting documents

6. Respond to respective financial related queries from donors, Government MDAs and internal stakeholders

Minimum specifications

The successful candidate must have; 1. A Bachelor’s (honors) degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance. 2. Membership of ACCA, CPA. 3. A minimum of fiveyears working experience as an Accountant. 4. Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of Government and Donor accounting policies and procedures. 5. Computer literacy in MS Office packages with a strong understanding of Finance and accounting software. 6. Good analytical, teamwork and communication skills (both oral and written)

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4.00 p.m, Monday 9th May 2011. Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

THE DIRECTOR,

PILA Consultants,

P.O. Box 9092, Kampala

Plot 649 Nanfumbambi Road, KikoniMakerere West

Tel: +256-312 275 892, Mob: +256-779-291617

E-mail: pila2consultants@gmail.com