Uganda Heart Institute Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Heart Institute Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is established by the Uganda Heart Institute Act 2016 as an Autonomous Government Entity to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda.

UHI has received joint loans from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) and the Saudi Fund for Development(SFD) for the proposed Construction and Equipping of Uganda Heart Institute Project.

For the Construction and Equipping of Uganda Heart Institute Project, a Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established, consisting of a team of employees.

Contract Duration: 3 years (36 months)

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Job Purpose

The Project Accountant will be responsible for
the financial management of the construction project, including contract compliance requirements, by providing advice and guidance on financial matters within the appropriate policy and legal framework.

Duties

Responsible for daily accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, payroll inventory management, advances ledger and payables

Responsible for systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting and financial record keeping

Prepare financial performance reports that track expenditure for effective monitoring in a timely and accurate manner

Maintain and update the advances ledger on monthly basis

Prepare monthly management reports including expenditure by cost category and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner

Ensure that bank reconciliations are prepared and reviewed on a monthly basis

Prepare financial reports, for review to stakeholders in line with the policy requirements and templates on a timely manner

Ensure compliance with Uganda Heart Institute financial policies and procedures

Person Specifications

An Honors Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration with Finance

management option or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University /Institution

Must be a member of ACCA OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA U)

Must be computer literate with significant skills in in MS Office programs, particularly excel and knowledge of accounting packages.

Master’s degree in a relevant area or post graduate diploma in Financial Management is added advantage

Minimum of four (4) Years’ experience from a reputable organization

Experience and skills in budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports

Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of financial transactions, journal entries, payroll, advances ledger and statement of Financial position

Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired

How to Apply

Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/ professional certificates and practicing licenses, curriculum vitae (CV) and other relevant documents, to the

Executive Director,
Uganda Heart Institute,
P.O. Box 37392,
Kampala.

Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago –Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI
official e-mail info@uhi.go.ug.

All applications must be received not later than 30th December, 2022.

For more information and job application details, see: Uganda Heart Institute Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda

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