Accountant (Several Job Placements) – Kampala – Uganda National Roads Authority

About UNRA:
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament; The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on 1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.

Job Summary: The Accountant will take part in the implementation of financial systems and procedures for the accountability and control of the Authority expenditures in line with the accounting standards, financial guidelines and PFMA. In addition, the job holder will be responsible for receiving, safeguarding and processing payroll payments, payment requisitions from suppliers and other creditors; participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts in line with the statutory and accounting regulations and manage the Authority’s assets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and process payment of salaries, statutory and other deductions in accordance with the approved payroll;
Prepare and process all Authority payments to service providers, statutory and other creditors, in line with agreements, legal timelines and organizational payment procedures;
Ensure security of the Authority’s assets , stores and participate in regular update of the fixed assets register in line with the financial procedures and guidelines;
Prepare and process payments on project accounts in accordance with donor funding standards and agreements;
The incumbent will ensure timely accounting information and subsidiary businesses are prepared and transmitted to Head Office as per organisational procedures
Actively participate in the preparation and submission of financial reports in line with financial guidelines;
Manage performance and develop direct reports in line with the performance management system of UNRA.
Respond to audit reports and implement agreed recommendations within specified time frames;
Develop risk matrix and put in place risk mitigation measures of the area of accounting at UNRA;
Actively participate in planning, budgeting and reporting in line with departmental guidelines and targets;
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager Accounts

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the UNRA Accountant job vacancy should hold an Honor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or any other relevant courses from a recognized University;
Possession of at least stage or level two of ACCA or CPA is an added advantage;
At least three years’ experience in Finance and Accounts in a large organization.
Computer literacy skills
Ability to work as part of a team and to develop subordinates.
Excellent interpersonal, particularly staff/management relation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.
Excellent customer service skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their handwritten application letters, filled form (Download Here) , an updated CV with copies of academic documents and two referee letters (one of whom should be work-related) to the UNRA Kyambogo Training Centre addressed to the:

Office of the Director Human Resource,
Uganda National Roads Authority,
Plot 5 Lourdel Road Nakasero, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and Canvassing or lobbying by applicants will lead to disqualification. Candidates who present forged documents/testimonials will be arrested and prosecuted.

Deadline: Monday, 1st February 2016 by 17.00 hours