Senior Warden Accounts (Systems Accountant) Job Placement – Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Job Title: Senior Warden Accounts (Systems Accountant)
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Finance – Budgeting and Reporting (Current Management Accountant)
About US:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200. The Mission of UWA is: “To conserve, economically develop and sustainably manage the wildlife and protected areas of Uganda in partnership with neighboring communities and other stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager Finance – Budgeting and Reporting (Current Management Accountant), the System Accountant will support the development and implementation of the IFMS systems in UWA and will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Give support to all system users on a daily basis
- Work closely with system developers for system modifications where necessary, Act as the contact person where external support is needed for the proper functioning of the IFMS.
- Ensure daily system backup is done, off-site backups are running smoothly and daily. Perform periodic testing of off-site backup and give report to supervisor on a quarterly basis
- Work closely with ICT system Administrator to manage the database to avoid database over growth and system crush.
- Modify reference/static data like chart of accounts, dimensions etc. including report
- customisations
- Train all new users of the system and assign them appropriate permissions as guided by the users
- Periodically close the system to disallow backward and forward posting of transactions
- Provide general security of the system by enforcing use of individual password.
- Team leader during system upgrade, by guiding the developers on the accounting cycle, expected reports, key management reports etc.
- Support system review and testing of internal controls
- Participate in monitoring and development of performance indicators and incorporating these in the IFMS
- Participate in Site support activities in the PAs including system readiness, setup and business reengineering
- Design and customize report formats to aid the users generate reports automatically from the IFMS
- Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Uganda Wildlife Authority Senior Warden Accounts (Systems Accountant) job placement must hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology (IT) from a recognized University.
- Must possess Professional accounting (ACCA or CPA).
- Must possess certification in Microsoft systems technologies.
- Experience of a minimum of four (4) years, 3 years of which must be in implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERPs.
- Age Limit: Below 55 years
Competences:
- Analytical skills
- Planning, organising and coordinating
- Customer care
- Communication
- Ethics and integrity
- Concern for quality and standards
- Accountability
- Leadership and teamwork
- Time management
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application form, Download Here, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) competent referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of academic documents and relevant appointment letters to any of the addresses below: Either: Email: hr-recruit@wildlife.go.ug or: Hand delivered to:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530, Kampala Uganda
NOTE:
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only i.e. (Degree Certificates and Transcripts plus O and A level).
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
- All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
Deadline: 8th January 2021 at 5.00 pm.
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