Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Number of posts: One (1)
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 iii. 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 (CPAU)
• 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


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed posts. 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.
The same job advertisement can be downloaded from the Institute's website


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