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Accountant (2 Vacancies)
2. Executive
Assistant (2 Vacancies)
3.
Pool Stenographer (2 Vacancies)
4.
Accounts Assistant (1 Vacancy)
Organisation: The
Office of the Auditor General (OAG)
Background
Information:
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is an institution
established under the provisions of Article 163 of the Constitution of the
Republic of Uganda.
Its mandate, functions and powers are enshrined in the
National Audit Act, 2008. The main function of the OAG is to audit and report
on the Public Accounts of Uganda and of all public offices or bodies and/or
organizations established by an Act of Parliament.
Our vision is "To be an effective and efficient Supreme
Audit Institution in promoting Public Accountability".
Our Mission is "To audit and report to the Public and
thereby make an effective contribution to improving public accountability and
value for money spent".
Our Core Values are Integrity, Objectivity and Professional
Competence.
OAG wishes to strengthen its human resource capacity by
recruiting dynamic and self-motivated individuals to complement its current
work force in the execution of its core functions and responsibilities as the
Supreme Audit Institution of Uganda. Accordingly, OAG invites applications from
competent and suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant
positions;
Pursuant to Chapter 1, Section L-a of the Government
Standing Orders as well as Section 2 of the Pensions Act, OAG was recognized by
the Pensions Authority as "Other Public Service" w.e.f. 4th October
2008.
JOB TITLE: Accountant (2 Vacancies)
REPORTS TO: Senior
Accountant
SALARY SCALE: U4
AGE LIMIT: Below
40 Years
JOB REF: ADM. 56/136/01 Vol.4 [3/13]
TERMS OF SERVICE:
Permanent terms.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding EITHER an Honours
Bachelor's Degree majoring in accounting from a recognized
University/Institution OR a professional accountancy qualification. Possession
of both qualifications will be an added advantage.
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working
experience as an Accountant in the Public Sector or reputable private sector
organizations. Hands on experience of computerized accounting packages will be
an added advantage.
DUTIES:
·
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior
Accountant for performing the following duties:
·
Examining the correctness and accuracy of
payment requests, completeness of documentation and certifying requisitions or
transactions for processing;
·
Verifying receipts, matching and undertaking
online reconciliation of invoices and Local Purchase Orders for goods and
services procured prior to effecting payment;
·
Compiling accountability returns, verifying and
retiring advances ledgers;
·
Maintaining primary financial records and
up-to-date books of accounts;
·
Preparing periodic financial statements and
carrying out monthly bank reconciliations;
·
Following up payments to ensure beneficiaries
are communicated to promptly;
·
Monitoring expenditure against budget throughout
the year; Maintaining a reliable Fixed Asset Register;
·
Preparing and filing timely and accurate tax and
other statutory returns;
·
Supervising and developing subordinate staff.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to
time by the supervisor.
JOB TITLE: Executive Assistant (2 Vacancies)
REPORTS TO: Senior
Assistant Secretary
SALARY SCALE: U4
AGE LIMIT: Below
40 Years
JOB REF: ADM.
56/136/01 Vol.4 [4/13]
TERMS OF SERVICE:
Permanent terms.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor's
Degree Secretarial Studies or Office Management from a recognized
University/Institution.
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working
experience as an Executive Assistant/Personal Secretary in the Public Sector or reputable private sector
organizations. Knowledge of the use of modern office equipment will be an added
advantage.
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Assistant
Secretary for performing the following duties:
- Scheduling executive meetings and managing executive dairy
of appointments;
- Assisting executives in taking meeting minutes/notes,
preparing documents and presentations;
- Attending to phone calls and responding to stakeholders;
- Ensuring that reports and data files are arranged in a
perfect manner;
- Ensuring client satisfaction with office services;
- Ensuring timely work and information flow to and from
the office;
- Ensuring cleanliness and orderliness in the office;
- Requisitioning and managing office supplies;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by
the supervisor.
JOB TITLE: Pool
Stenographer (2 Vacancies)
REPORTS TO: Senior
Assistant Secretary
SALARY SCALE: U6
AGE LIMIT: Below
40 Years
JOB REF: ADM.
56/136/01 Vol.4 [5/13]
TERMS OF SERVICE:
Permanent terms.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Diploma in
Secretarial Studies from a recognized Institution.
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years relevant
working experience in the Public Sector or reputable private sector
organizations. Knowledge of the use of modern office equipment will be an added
advantage.
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Assistant
Secretary for performing the following duties:
Typing and presenting accurate and error free work; Ensuring
timely work and information flow to and from the office;
Ensuring cleanliness and orderliness in the office;
Requisitioning and managing office supplies; Arranging and following up on
appointments;
Attending to phone calls and responding to stakeholder
inquiries;
- Ensuring that reports and data files are arranged in a
perfect manner;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by
the supervisor.
JOB TITLE: Accounts
Assistant (1 Vacancy)
REPORTS TO: Accountant
SALARY SCALE: U7
AGE LIMIT: Below
40 Years
JOB REF: ADM. 56/136/01 Vol.4 [6/13] Permanent
terms.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding EITHER a Diploma
majoring in accounting from a recognized Institution OR an accounting
technician certificate.
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working
experience as an Accounts Assistant in the Public Sector or reputable private
sector organizations. Hands on experience of computerized accounting packages
will be an added advantage.
DUTIES:
·
The incumbent will be responsible to the
Accountant for performing the following duties:
·
Handling full clerical duties that involve
inputting approved invoices or payment requests into the payment system; Ensure
proper filing and safety of payment vouchers; Preparing payment vouchers for
all cash payments; Ensuring payment vouchers are attached to supporting
documents;
·
Maintaining books of accounts and financial
records;
·
Compiling accountability returns, verifying and
retiring advances ledgers;
·
Maintaining primary financial records and
up-to-date books of accounts;
·
Preparing periodic reconciliations of financial
statements and carrying out monthly bank reconciliations;
·
Following up payments to ensure beneficiaries
are communicated to promptly; bAny other duties as may be assigned from time to
time by the supervisor.
Applications must be
accompanied by:
• Detailed
typed curriculum vitae which clearly support the competencies required above.
• Certified
Copies of academic qualifications, testimonials and professional training certificates.
• Names of
three (3) referees and their contacts.
• A recent
passport size photograph.
• All
applications should be submitted on Public Service Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service
Commission offices, Ministry/Department headquarters and District Service
Commission offices.
• Applications
through Post Office should be by registered mail.
• To reach
not later than Friday 30th August 2013 before 04.00pm.
• Applications
received shall be acknowledged by this office.
• All
serving officers should channel their applications through their Heads of
Department.
• Late
submissions shall not be considered.
How To Apply:
Applications should be addressed to:
The Auditor General
Treasury Building, Plot 2/12 Apollo Kagwa Road
P.O. Box 7083,
KAMPALA
