Jobs in Uganda, Programme Accountant at Democratic Governance Facility,Uganda Jobs,
8 of Uganda’s International Development Partners (Austria, Denmark, EU, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK) have established the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) which provides harmonized and coordinated support to state and non-state partners in Uganda within the following three components:1. Deepening Democracy Component,2. Rights, Justice and Peace Component and3. Voice and Accountability Component.The Programme Accountant (PA) will be part of the DGF Programme Management Unit (DGF- PMU), which is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the programme components as agreed by the DGF-Steering Committee while observing the DGF Board's strategic direction.The PA position, presents an opportunity for the PMU to strengthen its finance department to conduct Pre-Grant Assessments, review the financial reports/budgets and provide capacity development to the DGF implementing partners.The PA will work with the finance team, and report to, the Chief Accountant. The PA will advise the Component Managers, Programme Staff and implementing Partners, in particular the PA will provide technical support of high quality in accordance with the DGF Business Procedures.· Conduct pre-grant assessments and field site visits to ascertain the financial capacity of grantee or partner organizations and provide financial advice to the DGF.· Advise partner organizations on the financial management and reporting requirements in line with the agreed partner and donor contract.· Proactively provide financial advice to programme staff at the inception of the programme.· Provide financial advice with regard to on-going project implementation activities in line with the partner-donor agreements.Review of budgets and contracts· Review and participate in the development of the DGF partner budgets for accuracy and reasonableness of budget lines for various goods, services and activities.· Review the DGF partner organisation contracts to ensure activites are in line with the underlying budget and the completeness and relevance of contract clauses. Ensure confirmation of sufficient funding to finance the contract.Partner accounts and accountabilities review and validation· Carry out quarterly review of the DGF partner accounts to ensure compliance to agreed2 activities and allocation of funding and resolve any issues arising with partner organizations.· Review the DGF partner accountabilities, identify areas of discrepancy and follow up differences or variances identified to resolve the issue and reconcile the accounts on a timely basis.· Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation reviews of partner organizations in collaboration with programme staff with regard to financial management and accountabilities.Securing the integrity of financial information· Review requisitions for accuracy and proper supporting documentation before approval for processing of payments under the DGF.· Review and identify the correct data for input into the system and ensure correct entry of financial data on a timely basis.· Enter partner requisitions into the NAVISION system.· Track and report on disbursements to the DGF partner organizations on a quarterly basis or as agreed upon.· Update the financial database capturing expenditure levels of the programme with corresponding activities and ensure accurate and timely update of this information in the system.Timely provision of financial information· Provide regular financial information to the DGF partner organizations and programme staff for timely decision making. Occasional duties· Stand in for the other Programme Accountants in their absence.· Participate as evaluator in Procurement Committees· Prepare payments to service suppliers, staff or partners in cases where the Accountant in charge of payments is away. Academic and professional qualifications· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CA.· At least four-five years’ experience in accounting or audit preferably in a multicultural environment. Experience in review of financial reports/budgets and contracts would be an advance · Other exposure and experience in the field of national / international development would be an advantage Core technical competencies required for the roleRole requires core competencies in the following areas:· Knowledge of the key issues around local and international accounting policies, procedures, taxation and standards – best practices.· Organizational and financial and administration management skills and experience· Accounting reconciliations and financial reporting – best practices3· Capacity development and organizational development;· Good problem solving and analytical skills.· Commercial awareness abilities.· Strong cooperation and team working skills.· Good planning and organizational skills.· Fluency in English and strong writing skills.· Resilience and good interpersonal skills.· Proficiency in NAVISION is essential.· Attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work.A two year contract will be offered with the possibility of extension under DGF Terms and Conditions. Six months’ probation period.Applicants should submit an application letter and a CV that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position and contacts of three professional referees by 10th May 2014 at 5.00pm. Applications should be submitted to: vacancies@dgf.ugThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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