Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Manager Accounts
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
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should deliver their applications
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
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