Financial Accountant ( FULL TIME )

Umeme Limited Is a major investment of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’ infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis.

As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees, in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, improving customer service, minimising energy losses and operating in a cost effective manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions described below

Financial Accountant
The Financial Accountant is responsible for transaction recording and generation of information used for periodic reporting, in compliance with IFRS. This is a senior role, responsible for maintaining appropriate accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate financial reports are delivered to tight deadlines. The Financial Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and supervise four accountants, who in turn supervise a number of accounting assistants. The Financial Accountant will have contact with senior-level managers and key stakeholders, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key responsibilities
•    Supervise transaction accounting for fixed assets, payables, revenue, receivables, inventory and managing the capitalization of work in progress.
•    Ensure accurate, complete and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close of the company’s financial records,
•    Support budget and forecasting activities.
•    Monitor work in the finance department to ensure efficient procedures and use of resources.
•    Respond to inquiries regarding financial transactions and special reporting requests.
•    Provide mentoring and training to new and existing staff as needed to enhance professional development.
•    Support Financial Controller with special projects, external audit and workflow process improvements.

Qualifications & Attributes
•    Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
•    Honours degree in Accounting, Business Administration (Finance), Commerce, Statistics or associated discipline.
•    More than three years prior supervisory experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, gained in a professional practice.
•    Proficiency in MS Office is essential. Experience in SUN Systems Accounting Package is added advantage.
•    Strong interpersonal, supervisory, customer service and verbal and written communication skills.
•    Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
•    Strong working knowledge of IFRS is essential.

We are seeking professionals with integrity, who can be effective in a busy work place and are outcome and solution focused.

Contact
To apply Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application: “Umeme – Position Name” where you replace position name with the job you are applying for. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on the 18th of May 2012
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

People Performance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug Web: www.ppg.co.ug