Accounting - Finance Jobs at etroleum Authority of Uganda, Integrated Seed Sector Development and Other Companies

JOB DETAILS:

REF NO PAU/FCS/94/600

JOB SUMMARY
This role supports the Senior Management Accountant by optimizing the authority’s financial management policies. The holder performs financial analysis, prepares financial forecasts, and supports the provision of financial management advice to senior management.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate the preparation and consolidation of budget proposals into the budget framework paper, as well as the procurement plan to manage resources.
• Facilitate and aid in budgeting for resource requirements in the business Unit.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of periodical financial performance by facilitating the production of management accounting reports to manage resources of the PAU.
• Support the monitoring of the Business Unit Work plan.
• Extract reports and make analyses of trends in budget utilization.
• Prepare and submit monthly Bank Reconciliation reports to the Finance Manager for review.
• Reconcile the expenditure accruals and prepayments accounts.
• Follow up submissions, delays and queries arising out of accountabilities with the responsibility centres.
• Receive, register and analyze accountabilities to ensure compliance to management guidelines.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or any other related field
• A professional certification in Accounting and Finance (CPA, ACCA etc).

Working Experience
A minimum of 3 years working experience in Financial Management or Management accounting in a reputable Organization.

Added Advantage
A Master’s degree in Financial Management or Accounting from an internationally recognized University / Institution.

Character and Competencies
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly staff relations, oral and written communications
• Possession of an impeccable record of integrity
• Accounting and auditing skills
• Computer Skills and application of financial accounting software/systems
• Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

JOB DETAILS:

PAU/ED/011/401 SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR-TECHNICAL

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Internal Auditor- Technical will be responsible for providing assurance on the governance, risk, and controls regarding technical aspects in the Oil and Gas sector in line with the mandate of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda and the approved laws, regulation standards, policies, and guidelines.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Aid in the development of the Internal Audit Manual, the Internal Audit Charter, and monitor adherence.
• Contribute to the Authority’s Audit Plan including conducting risk assessment in the various technical areas of the Authority, determining key priorities and resource requirements.
• Take lead in all audit engagements related to the technical functions of the Authority in line with the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Provide advisory services on technical matters in Oil and Gas sector where need arises.
• Create and periodically review frameworks for client/staff sensitizations on Audit and Compliance obligations.
• Support the assessment of risks embedded in all functions across the technical directorates of the Authority and recommend controls to mitigate them.
• Partake in appropriate follow up on engagement findings and recommendations to establish progress on implementation of action plan.
• Develop and maintain productive client, staff and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
• An Honor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Geoscience or Petroleum Engineering obtained from an internationally recognized University.
• Master’s degree in Petroleum Geoscience or Petroleum Engineering obtained from an international recognized University.

Working Experience
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a reputable organization.
• Added Advantage Professional certification in Audit.


Character and Competencies.
• Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Computer Literacy Skills

JOB DETAILS:
Organizational setting
Integrated Seed and Sector Development Uganda (ISSD Uganda) is an independent local NGO in Uganda, which aims to be a leading agricultural development organization in fostering resilient seed and food systems for sustainable agricultural production. ISSD Uganda builds on the impactful outcomes and experiences of the successfully implemented seed projects that focused on; seed sector transformation; capacity building and knowledge transfer; partnerships and sector coordination, as well as supporting fragile communities including refugees.

Project overview
Restoring Resilience of highland farmer communities and watersheds in Uganda is a 4-year project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kampala. The project is a land restoration and farming systems project in the Western and South Western Highlands of Uganda, implemented in a collaborative partnership between Wageningen Environmental Research (WENR) as lead partner, and ISSD Uganda, as the local implementing partner. The project works through three pathways to achieve its goal to build resilient farmer communities and watersheds in the highlands of Uganda. In Pathway 1 “resilient farming systems” the project focuses on empowerment and motivation of farmer households to work towards establishing resilient farming systems through the PIP approach; Pathway 2 “watershed restoration” focusses on restoring natural resources and ecosystem functioning to enable restored watershed resilience; and Pathway 3 “improved marketing” focusses on improved marketing opportunities for all farmers directly engaged in the project, and the wider community. The project headquarters will be in Fort portal.

Position overview
Based at the project HQ, the Finance and Admin Officer serves in a dual role to provide appropriate finance and administrative support to effectively implement the project activities. On the finance side, the position supports the Finance Manager to maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date financial records of the project and ensure that funds are spent efficiently within the limits of pre-agreed activity budget plans. On the administrative side, s/he is responsible for administrative and operational duties including office running, fleet, assets, security, ICT and vendor management (e.g., service providers for consultancies, landlords, IT, etc.). The position also works closely with field finance and admin staff to provide technical support and guidance in their finance and admin related duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance & Admin officer has the following specific duties and responsibilities;
• Keep up to date financial records for the project and support the Finance & Admin Manager to provide monthly overviews of expenditure against budget.
• Ensure all accounting records are duly verified, complete and posted into the accounting system as per the organization’s financial guidelines.
• Review expenditures relating to all accounting documents for accuracy and consistency with the organization’s financial guidelines. This includes travel to field offices to conduct periodic internal audits of expenditures by field offices and partners including verification of rates, recipients, etc.
• Provide technical support to field finance and admin officers in areas of compliance and financial accountabilities.
• Keep up to date records on balances and budget line expenditures for approved field activities and advise the FM accordingly in order to ensure efficiency in planning field activities.
• Liaison with bank officials for project related financial transactions; this includes acting as a bank agent for the project bank account to make payments, cash withdrawals, etc.
• Follow-up on queries with field offices to ensure timely response to all finance concerns raised.
• Participate in and assist with external project audits.
• Be available to cover the other field finance & admin officers during absentia. Office Administration
• Develop and maintain effective office systems (e.g., IT support, office maintenance, fixed assets, supplier contacts), ensuring they are consistent with ISSD Uganda operating requirements.
• Support the efficient running of the project HQ office daily operations.
• Provide administrative support to project management team
• Liaise with field finance and admin officers to ensure field offices are adequately supported and fully functional.
• Supervise the acquisition and maintenance of project computer equipment and supplies in accordance with ISSD Uganda procurement policies and budget.
• Main focal person for outsourced ICT services including ICT consultant to ensure all end-user computer and related IT needs are addressed in a timely manner
• Manage logistical support for office operations, including work-related travel, meetings, workshops and office events
• Liaise with the ISSD HQ admin team for matters related to insurance services, claims, etc.
• Oversee various aspects of fleet management related to the project including travel plans and vehicle allocation, fuel consumption reports, vehicle/motorbike service, repairs and maintenance.

Human Resources
• Liaise with ISSD HQ admin team for project related HR matters such as recruitment (solicitation, shortlisting, and interviews); member care (staff welfare, benevolence, weddings, babies, team building activities, retreats); benefits management (leave, medical insurance); and grievances Maintain copies of personnel records for project staff in a secure cabinet including contracts, leave booking forms, appraisals, etc.
• Ensure project staff have timely access to benefits like airtime, internet bundles, medical insurance and attend to complaints on benefits, if any
• Coordinate project staff feedback on HR & Administration matters Line management and reporting

Line management and reporting
• Supervise and support the project Drivers and office assistants in their day-to-day work
• Submit monthly report updates on finance and admin units to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare presentations for the project monthly and quarterly review meetings.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
•Bachelor’s Degree in finance, or business administration, or related field
• ACCA CPA at least Level 2 will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in finance, HR, and office administration, ideally with an NGO.
• Experience in setting up new accounting systems.
• Experience in book-keeping and computerized accounting systems (Tally, QuickBooks, etc.).
• Experience in making improvements to financial systems; an aptitude for this work is an advantage.
• Experience in reporting to donors in an NGO environment.
• Good understanding of the Ugandan laws related to tax, insurance, etc.
• Experience in HR policies and procedures and administration systems.
• Experience of setting-up and managing office systems.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint).
• Good planning and organisational skills and efficient work methods.
• Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently.
• Proficiency in English languages (both spoken and written) and ability to communicate in local languages is an added advantage.

JOB DETAILS:

General Summary
Appliance World Limited (AWL) is looking for a detail-oriented senior accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization. The senior accountant's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. To be successful as a senior accountant, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strong financial analysis skills, possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.


Roles and Responsibilities:
• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Coordinate annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Preparing tax returns.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.
• Debt collections management
• Manage reconciliations and stock takes
• Petty cash balancing and management

Person Specification:
• Must have ACCA as a qualification
• Must be experienced with general accounting duties such as Bank Reconciliation, Statutory Payments (VAT, NSSF, PAYE, WHT), Debt Collection, Stock Reconciliation, EFRIS Invoicing, Recording supplier payments and Getting Them Paid, Generating LPO’s, Entering Stock Into Accounting System, Reconciling Customers Accounts Statements.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with using Tally
• Must have at least 3 years of experience with reputable organisations

JOB DETAILS:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Administration
Organisation: Self Help Africa Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: 40
Reports to: Country Director

About Self Help Africa & United Purpose
In late 2021 Self Help Africa (SHA) and United Purpose (UP) merged. The two organisations – one headquartered in Ireland and the other in Wales – implement projects to end extreme hunger and poverty.
This merger doubled our size and reach – and means that in 2022 we are implementing poverty eradication projects in 17 countries, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Collectively, we are also part of a group that includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, TruTrade and Cumo Microfinance.
In 2022 our work will reach more than six million people and invest upwards of €45m in more than 100 development programmes designed to improve food systems, facilitate access to markets and financial services, combat climate change, gender inequality, and improve access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
This is an exciting time to join us as we unite two like-minded and entrepreneurial organisations seeking to tackle the global challenges in progressive and innovative ways.

Job purpose
Under the overall managerial and administrative leadership of the SHA/TruTrade Country Director (CD), the Head of Finance and Administration will be directly responsible for the implementation and overall management of financial systems and controls of the Country Office and core administrative requirements. These include cash/bank management, strategic oversight of human resource and administrative functions, financial reporting, budget management, staff capacity building and all other related matters in Uganda.

The HoFA is a senior leader and a key member of Country Management Team (CMT), with the CD as lead and Head of Programme and Business Development Coordinator as the other member. He/she is expected to play a key role in contributing to development of financial systems across SHA, new programme development and the overall achievement of country programme’s strategic plan goals.
The HoFA will also be providing financial oversight and operational support to TruTrade Africa-Uganda office as and when required.

Responsibilities and Activities
R1: Country Office Finance Management
• Produce and submit monthly management accounts to Head Office (HO) based on the SHA management accounts with approval of the CD. Includes monthly and year to date project and donor expenditures, income and expenditure account, and other necessary information;
• In conjunction with the Head of Programmes (HoP), responsible for the preparation and review of the monthly programme expenditure reports of the country office and projects;
• Provide training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding SHA’s financial procedures and internal controls, and programme management tools
• Ensure effective management of CO and project budgets in liaison with Project Managers, HoP and CD, including CO and project budgets, budget monitoring, budget amendments;
• Preparation of donor specific financial reports on monthly, quarterly or annually, based on donor contract requirements and guidelines. These are submitted to HO for approval along with budget variance analysis and explanations;
• Preparation of the year-end financial statements, arranging and ensuring the timely completion of the year end audit (accounting year end – 31 December);
• Monitor and ensure programme and administrative spending are in line with agreed budgets, – identify potential under or over-spends and liaise with HoP, HO and donors as appropriate;
• Ensuring effective cash management, including control of cash flows, including preparation cash request to HO and liaison with banks;
• Managing and building capacity of financial systems for SHA partners and staff.
• In conjunction with the finance team, schedule regular monitoring visits to, and internal audit of, local partner organisations, ensuring their financial systems and controls are of an appropriate standard to ensure security and effective management of funds advanced by SHA;
• Provide advice on all financial and administration matters to senior management team;
• Develop and oversee the implementation of office procedures and policies on financial and administration matters to ensure adherence to such by every staff member;
• Check and approve payment documents, with reference to authority levels stated in the SHA operation manual, after checking completeness and accuracy; and,
• Organise and participate in periodic audits based on contractual obligations and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Review CO risk register with CMT to ensure that CO risks are effectively managed

R2: Operational Management
• Provide leadership to the Finance & Administration Department;
• Ensure that procedures are adhered to by all staff in the country programme;
• Where relevant, assist programme department staff in drafting, negotiating and issuing of contracts
• Support programmes team in performing Due Diligence on partners, consortia members and suppliers where necessary;
• Ensure reports are completed in accordance with deadlines and undertake report editing and review where necessary; and,
• Ensure that appropriate SHA management, administration, personnel, logistic, finance, and communication systems are in place.

R3: Human Resource Management
• Oversee the administration of CO human resources processes including annual appraisals of direct reports in line with SHA’s Human Resource procedures;
• Ensure timesheets are completed by all staff and appropriately approved
• Preparation of SHA payroll on monthly basis to ensure that all relevant personnel information (movement, death etc.) is up to date and local compliance with statutory and other legal requirements;
• Ensure local compliance with the employee tax deductions, that all relevant statutory deductions are made from the employees’ salaries and paid out to the appropriate authorities, coordinating with local legal, accounting and HR advisors as appropriate.
• Maintain good team communication, engender good team dynamics and take remedial action when problems occur in collaboration with CD;
• Ensure procedural compliance for recruitment and contracting of staff; ensuring that all employees are presented with a letter of appointment and staff record are intact and updated as changes are effected;
• Line manage all finance and administration staff, ensuring JDs are in place and performance management procedures are followed;
• Work with CD to maintain up-to-date job descriptions for all country programme staff;
• Ensure all staff understand and sign-up wrongdoing policies and he/she shall monitor and report to the CMT possible breach of the policies;
• Ensure procedural compliance for recruitment and contracting of staff; ensuring that all employees are presented with a letter of appointment and staff record are intact and updated as changes are effected.

R4: Safety and Security
• Ensure CO security guidelines are in place and reviewed at least bi-annually;
• Ensure all safety or security incidents (fires, vehicle accidents, theft, etc.) are appropriately recorded and reported by project staff to relevant parties;
• Ensure that appropriate security arrangements are in place for the CO (including all field offices), and this includes managing contractual arrangements with security companies or individuals and that security arrangements for property (motorcycles, vehicle, etc.) are in place; and,
• Actively monitor field site safety and security and advise the CD about new developments.

R5: Logistics/ Procurement / Assets Management
• Review and maintain the fixed asset register on Salesforce, prepare quarterly updates of the fixed asset register and submit to HO;
• Ensure compliance with donor visibility rules regarding assets;
• Ensure adequate and appropriate insurance for staff and property is in place;
• Ensure vehicle management policies are understood and followed by all staff. Includes monthly reports on car usage and charging to projects as appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring the efficient use and management of transport resources;
• Provide leadership and supervise the procurement function and control and management of stock;
• Oversee the Procurement Committee function and ensure that procurement procedures are followed by the committee, transparency maintained and value for money got for all procurements; and,
• Ensure compliance with SHA logistics policy and relevant donor finance regulations.

Representation:
• In liaison with the CD, represent SHA at national, regional and international levels; to donors, local and national government authorities, other NGOs, and any other parties as required;
• Support the CD’s strategic co-operation initiatives with government and national/international NGOs and CBOs active in the programme areas;
• Provide cover for other posts when needed and carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the CD

Role Competencies:
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organisational and written skills
• People management skills
• Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help Africa’s vision, mission and values
• Excellent ICT skills including a good knowledge of MS Office and accounting software
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce timely and accurate financial reports

Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of BA Degree in Accounting/ Finance or related fields from recognised university.
• Minimum of 15 years practical experience of which at least 5 years is at a senior management level, preferably in a mid to large international NGO.

Qualifications/Other Requirements
Essential
• Internationally recognized Accounting Qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
• Strong technical abilities and up to date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience in the preparation and review of management accounts and the ability to critically analyse a trial balance
• Experience of managing donor funds and contracts
• Experience in the preparation of year-end financial statements and managing annual external audits
• Experience of managing, training and supporting staff

Desirable
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Experience working with partner organisations
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments, internal audits and/or assessing internal controls

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description
MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following Position;

Job Title: Assistant Accountant - Banking Operations
Reports to: Supervisor - Banking Operations
Division: Finance
No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:
• Receipting of Payments from Postpaid Clients
• Reconciliation of client accounts before application
• Allocation/ Reallocation of payments on client’s accounts in the ERP
• Receipting of security deposit payments to ensure that they are correctly credited to clients’ accounts and posted in the ERP.
• Reconciliations of Allocation & Re-allocations to the General Ledger
• Daily Clearance of Suspense Items
• Daily Cash ups sent to the Collections Team Supervisor
• Timely Resolution of Internal & External Queries
• Any other receivable related receipting

Education:
• Bachelors Business Administration, B.COM, BSC ACC
• Completion of 1st Stage Professional Course - ACCA, CPA

Experience:
• 2 Years practical working experience in an Accounts Department

Other Training:
• Advanced Excel
• ACCA

Knowledge:
• Fundamental accounting skills and understanding of financial statements
• Knowledge of working with the team

Behavioural Competencies:
• Good Communication Skills
• Computer Literate.
• Team work
• Customer centric

MTN Uganda Limited has the obligation to safeguard its employees through providing a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees. MTN has a Vaccination policy for all its employees to be fully vaccinated against MTN Covid-19 in order to work from its offices and premises. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.