Hub Accountant Job Careers – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Organization: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Project Name: National Oil Palm Project (NOPP)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Hub Manager
About US:
The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received a loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing a ten-year National Oil Palm Project (NOPP). The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) as the Lead Project Agency, in partnership with other agencies, private sector and farmer Organisations.
Job Summary: The Hub Accountant, reporting to Hub Manager will ensure a high performing accounting and finance department, with efficient operating systems to facilitate implementation of project activities at the Hub .
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the activities of the finance department and coordinate the process of corporate financial planning, budgeting, control and reporting.
- Ensure systems and accounting records are set up properly, accurately, complying with statutory requirements.
- Advise management on financial implications of business activities and initiatives to maximize profitability and or take corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure that accurate and timely preparation of management and monthly reports is carried out.
- Responsible for managing the Hub cash flows, banking relationships and facilities, including negotiating new facilities where required.
- Spear head the planning and budgeting process of the hub
- Ensure that internal controls are in place and reviewed periodically for effectiveness and suitability.
- Ensure availability of adequate funds for project activities at the Hub by submitting timely workplans and budgets and accountability of all funds previously released, to the PMU.
- Undertake monthly reconciliations and prepare financial reports and advise the Hub Manager on the financial status of the Hub, and ensure timely submission of the reports to the NOPP PMU.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, audit, tax and contractual responsibilities.
- Payroll for hub staff prepared and statutory deductions made.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Hub Manager from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, (BBA) Business Studies majoring in Accounting, Commerce majoring in Accounting, or relevant field from a recognized institution
- Completed ACCA/CPA training
- At least five years’ experience in accounting
- Competence in the design and use of spread sheets
- Experience of financial management practices in rural development projects
- At least a credit in Mathematics at O-Level
- Knowledge in the Government of Uganda financial management and accounting procedures
- Competence in the use of computer based financial management systems;
- Experience of Financial Management practices in rural development project is added advantage.
- Be a Ugandan citizen with a National Identification card
- Have general knowledge of project and business management with emphasis on work planning, budgeting and reporting;
- Be computer literate and well versed in the use of word, excel and internet;
- Be self-motivated and have the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines;
- Be fluent in English – written and oral and demonstrate excellent report writing skills;
- Possess advanced advocacy, communication and negotiation skills and ability to work as a team member;
- Be conversant with rural development strategies and gender equity;
- Have a working knowledge of GOU policies, operations and reforms;
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their written applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating contact details of three (03) referees should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, and hand delivered to the Ministry Registry located at Plot No.14 Lugard Road Entebbe P.O. Box 102 Entebbe. Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: Monday 12th October, 2020 by 4.00pm