Project Development Objective Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda
Project Development Objective Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda
ObjectiveTo support the project coordination unit finance function in the day-to-day
activities of budget execution, processing accounting transactions, providing updates on
project expenditure and participating in preparation of periodic financial reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out analysis of payment requests/invoices and reconcile them with
expenditure approvals, local purchase orders (LPO) and contracts.
Process and post payment transactions into financial management system in line with approved budget/work plans.
Process payments to service providers and remit statutory deduction to relevant authorities in accordance with operating guidelines.
Generate a summary of LPO from the financial management system / maintain list
of contracts and prepare reports on outstanding payments / obligations on monthly basis and extract periodic commitment control reports.
Update expenditure control cards for contractual payments to ensure there are no
contract over-runs
Prepare staff payroll and statutory deductions for remittance to the relevant authorities.
Review reimbursement claims submitted from the projects components and project
implementation unit and processing payment in compliance with operational and financial procedures.
Review expenditure accountability documentation for completeness, adequacy and
compliance with financial and operational guidelines.
Reconcile payment transactions entered into the system and generate Payment Vouchers for documentation and filing.
Prepare schedule of payments approved by the Financial Management Specialist (FMS) indicating period taken to complete payment process;
Perform monthly bank reconciliation and prepare reconciliation statements for review by the FMS
Participate in preparation of periodic progress management reports in accordance with GoU and World Bank guidelines.
Support preparation of annual statutory financial reports and accounts.
Generate expenditure reports on motor vehicle and telephone usage.
Participate in assets verification and stock taking exercises and update the project
assets register and stores records as appropriate
Any other duties as will be assigned from
time to time
Outputs/Deliverables
Monthly report on outstanding invoices and payments to service providers
Well maintained filling system of payment documentation.
Updated advance register and listing of accountability from components
Monthly bank reconciliation statements
Payroll and update on statutory deduction returns
Updated assets register
Monthly expenditure reports on motor vehicle and telephone usage
Qualifications, Experience and Key Competencies:
Academic Qualifications:
Applicants should possess an honors degree in Accounting or Finance, Commerce, Business Administration ALL with a major in accounts;
Professional Qualification in Accountancy (e.g. CPA, ACCA)
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of Finance and Accounting in public sector out of which at least two (2) years with donor funded project.
Computer literacy with knowledge in the use of Accounting Software Application, (e.g. Oracle Financials, Navision Microsoft Office) Knowledge of use Government of Uganda Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS)
is an added advantage.
Other Skills and Competences
Attention to detail and excellent follow through
Strong ethics, hands on approach
Excellent communication and report writing skills;
Proven high degree of honesty, integrity and versatility.
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight project targets
Good Interpersonal Skills and ability to relate well with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Project Development Objective Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda
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