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1.
PROJECTS
ACCOUNTANT - RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP)
2.
PROJECTS
ACCOUNTANT - CONTRACTS
3.
SENIOR
PROJECTS ACCOUNTANT
4.
SENIOR
BUSINESS ANALYST
5.
SENIOR
CIVIL ENGINEER
Organisation: Uganda
Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)
Locaton: KAMPALA
A Brief on the
Company
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is
responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and
selling the electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout
Uganda.
UETCL is also responsible for all exports and imports of electricity to
Uganda.
Our Vision is:
"To become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission and
Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in
Uganda"
Our Mission is:
• To
dispatch, transmit quality and reliable bulk power in a viable and efficient
manner
• To be an
efficient and commercially focused single buyer actor
• To
mitigate emergency power situations in Uganda UETCL seeks suitably qualified
Ugandans to fill the vacant positions on the Organisation Structure and
contribute to the mission of the Company while fulfilling their career
ambitions.
1. SENIOR CIVIL
ENGINEER
The position, located at Company Lugogo Office reports to
the Principal Development Engineer. The primary purpose is to provide quality
civil and structural engineering services to the Company
KEY RESULT AREAS:
• Plan and
implement activities of the Civil Engineering Unit in line with sectional
approved budget and company objectives
• Assess
site and other prevailing conditions and develop architectural drawings
according to technical standards and company objectives.
• Design
and implement the Civil Engineering/ Structural projects (Buildings,
Foundations, Access roads, Towers, bridges etc) in accordance to engineering standards
and Company objectives,
• Prepare
Tender Documents/Bill of quantities for Civil Engineering projects and
participate in evaluation of proposals in line with engineering standards and
procurement guidelines.
• Provide
specialist technical support to the organization, review Civil Engineering
designs, drawings, and documents prepared by consultants in line with
Engineering standards and company objectives.
• Conduct
construction sites supervision to monitor, coordinate, schedule, and evaluate
the implementation of on-going projects and ensure implementation is in
accordance with the design, drawing, specifications, bills of quantities,
scope, time schedule, Company guidelines and objectives.
• Prepare
daily, monthly and annual progress reports in line with the departmental KPI's
and company objectives.
• Prepare
and collate inputs to the annual sectional budgets and ensure implementation of
the approved budget programme activities.
• Verify
and certify civil works, supplies and services payments and prepare payment
certificates in accordance with financial regulations.
• Lead,
coordinate and evaluate performance of staff in the Unit in line with human resource
guidelines.
And to carry-out any other duties as may be assigned from
time to time.
THE PERSON I
The desired person should have the following essential
requirements.
• Bachelors
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualification.
• Post
Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management or Business Administration
will be an added advantage.
• Member of
UIPE
• Age: Not
above 35 years
• Experience
of at least three (3) years in supervision of works and projects; preparation
of Bills of Quantity; Civil Engineering and Structural designs.
• Significant
experience with donor funded projects and
reporting practices.
• Computer
literate.
• Good
supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Good
analytical and communication skills.
• Must be
able to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work for
long hours outside the official working hours.
• A person
of high integrity, honesty, motivated, innovative and a committed team player.
• Valid
National Driving Permit.
2. SENIOR BUSINESS
ANALYST
The position, located at Company Head Office, reports to the
Principal Energy Sales and Statistics Officer and its main purpose is to carry
out commercial and financial analysis of
Company projects, and to provide reports on business risks and risk mitigation
measures.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
• Business
Process Analysis
• Economic
Evaluation of Investments and Project Proposals
• Financial
and economic risk analysis of new investments
• Validation
of Financial Projections (FP) inputs and updating of the Financial Projections
(like exchange rates, forex trend analysis and inflation).
• Develop
new models where applicable to analyse financial and business planning issues,
to support recommendations with accurate financial analysis.
• Participate
in forecasts for load demand and other economic parameters.
• Prepare
tariff applications to the Regulator, as well as review and analyse the likely
impact of the regulatory proposals and decisions on the performance of the
Company.
• Carry out
the financial and economic risk analysis of the new Power Purchase Agreements
(PPAs) / Power Sales Agreements (PSAs) and advise Manager Finance, Accounts
& Sales on mitigating measures.
• Continuous
analysis of the existing PPAs/PSAs and providing updates on any potential risk
factors in the operations of the PPAs/PSAs.
• Quarterly
Business Risk analysis of the transmission business and single buyer business
including risk mitigating measures.
• Review,
analyse reports or other decision documents prepared by other business units
and provide comments or additional analyse to improve the overall quality of
reports presented to Management.
• Assist in
financial reporting and economic dialogue with stakeholders, sub-contractors,
the donor community and contribute to the electricity sector investment
programme for Uganda
And to carry out any other duties as may be assigned from
time to time.
THE PERSON
The desired person should have the following essential
requirements.
• University
Degree in Economics Administration or Commerce or Business
equivalent professional qualification.
• Not above
40 years of age.
• Significant
experience from key corporate businesses dealing with risk-management,
financial modelling/ forecasting, quantitative analysis and investment
appraisal.
• Computer
literate.
• Strong
quantitative, analytical and strategic skills, and a significant track record
of conceptual and operational work.
• Ability
to learn quickly, the capacity to work effectively
and independently adjusting priorities and achieving agreed results
• Strong
interpersonal skills, with the capacity to influence without formal authority
and to work across organisational boundaries.
• Highly
motivated, innovative, and a committed Team Player.
• Valid
National Driving Permit.
3. SENIOR PROJECTS
ACCOUNTANT
The position located at Company Head Office, reports to the
Principal Projects Accountant. The primary purpose is to maintain accurate
financial and accounting records and efficient General Ledger Management
Processes for all Projects to ensure timely reporting.
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Ensure
all statements of affairs position and Project expenditure summaries are
reconciled and signed off on a monthly basis.
• Review
Ledger postings to ensure accurate record keeping including reconciliations of
month end and year end Ledger Accounts and that closing processes are
performed, Implemented, and continuously monitored in accordance with the
Company Policies and procedures in use, International Financial Reporting
Standards and statutory requirements.
• Review
inputs of payment vouchers, Adjustment Journals, coding system for vouchers and
ensuring capturing in Sun System is accurate. Reconciliation of ledger accounts
and to ensure that necessary journals are made and filled.
• Extract
any relevant accounts schedules that may be required from time to time.
Supervise prompt and proper filing and retrieval of all payment vouchers that
have been posted on to the general ledger and cheques released.
• Prompt
update of all the Loan Registers, reconciliation of Sun System Ledger
Accounting balance to ensure accurate periodic reporting in accordance with
financial policies and procedures.
• Participate
in Budget preparation and reviews for departmental budget submissions for
accuracy. Assist in preparation of variance analysis and related reports to be
used for management reporting.
• Preparation
of Project annual and periodic accounts in compliance with statutory
obligations, Project Accounting policies and as per the government
requirements. Assist in Coordinating external audit and to ensure that all
Project accounts are prepared according to relevant International Accounting
Standards.
• Co-ordinate
the preparation of revenue and capital budgets for Projects including but not
limited to giving guidance and technical support to budget Centres.
• Liaise
with corporate finance on matters concerning Project Expenditures
• Ensure
that project expenditure is in compliance with all statutory obligations e.g.
Taxes, National Social Security Fund and Local government rules and
regulations.
And to carry out any other duties as may be assigned from
time to time.
THE PERSON
The desired person should have the following essential
requirements:
• Bachelors
Degree in either B.Com or BBA or BSc or BA in Accounting from a recognised
University.
• Possession
of professional qualifications such as CPA (U), CPA (K), ACCA etc.
• Age: Not
above 35 years.
• Significant
experience in accounting for Donor funded projects.
• Working
experience in implementing computerised integrated Management systems, hands on
experience in use of Sun Systems Accounting Packages.
• Highly
motivated to drive self and others to the highest levels of individual and team performance.
• Good
supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Good
analytical and communication skills.
• Must be
able to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work for
long hours outside the official working hours.
• Valid
National Driving Permit.
4. PROJECTS
ACCOUNTANT - CONTRACTS
The position, located at Company Head Office, reports to the
Senior Projects Accountant. The primary purpose is to assist in promoting
financial Stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of Contract
Financial reports, to improve and implement financial policies and to ensure
effective resource acquisition, utilization and safe guarding of Project funds
and assets.
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Promote
financial accountability and reporting through designing systems and policies
which provide appropriate levels of security and control of Project resources
and operations.
• Ensure
adequate cost efficiency and effective measures are in place, and are being
used to assist in reviewing, developing and maintaining standard systems for
Project accounting information and controls including budgetary and costing
systems.
• Ensure Statutory Expenses are recorded appropriately & Data posting into sun
system ledger after review.
• Monitor
and reconcile Project Staff payroll funds against Budget including refunds to
corporate accounts.
• Lead
adequate audit preparation to ensure that the office does not get a significant
audit risk rating and that each project implemented by Projects achieves good
project audit results and that Audit recommendations are adequately and timely
responded to and addressed.
• Ensure
Activity advances to staff are accounted for in time including reviewing field
activity reports.
• Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts including high quality
management information, reports and financial analysis to stakeholder
ministries
• Work
closely with the Senior Procurement officer (Projects) in monitoring
procurement schedules for Project goods and assets in compliance with Donor
procurement guidelines and relevant UETCL policies.
• Clear
project materials in liaison with the contractors and clearing agents,
processing the applicable taxes, liaising with Line Ministries of Energy,
Finance, and URA on matters concerning Project Materials where applicable and
follow up to make sure that clearances are obtained in time.
• Develop
and keep updated assets register for the project assets.
And to carry out any other duties as may be assigned from
time to time.
THE PERSON
The desired person should have the following essential
requirements:
• Bachelors
Degree in either B.Com or BBA or BSc or BA in Accounting from a recognised
University.
• Possession
of professional qualifications such as CPA (U), CPA (K), ACCA etc.
• Age: Not above 35 years.
• Significant
experience in accounting for Donor funded projects.
• Working
experience in implementing computerised integrated Management systems, hands on
experience in use of Sun Systems Accounting Packages.
• Highly
motivated to drive self and others to the highest levels of individual and team
performance.
• Good
supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Good
analytical and communication skills.
• Must be
able to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work for
long hours outside the official working hours.
• Valid
National Driving Permit.
5.PROJECTS ACCOUNTANT
- RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP)
The position, located at Company Head Office, reports to the
Senior Projects Accountant. The primary purpose is to offer Accounting Support
to the ongoing Projects and on matters concerning Resettlement Action Plan
(RAP).
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Maintain
accounting data for the all RAP related expenditure, and produce RAP Accounts
for the ongoing Projects.
• Generate Financial
input to Quarterly Reports for the Projects and prepare RAP Accountability Reports
to the Government of Uganda (GoU)
• Reconcile
RAP Expenditure against Budgets and Master Lists for Project Affected Persons
• Reconcile
Acreage of Compensated Way Leaves and Rights of Way with the Payments for all PAPs.
• Reconcile
Field Vehicle Expenses and maintain the Motor
Vehicle expenditure control Ledger.
• Monitor
and maintain RAP logistics Asset Register And to carry out any other duties as
may be assigned from time to time.
THE PERSON
The desired person should have the following essential
requirements:
• Bachelors
Degree in either B.Com or BBA or BSc or BA in Accounting from a recognised
University.
• Possession
of professional qualifications such as CPA (U), CPA (K), ACCA etc.
• Age: Not
above 35 years.
• Significant
experience in accounting for Donor funded projects.
• Working
experience in implementing computerised integrated Management systems, hands on
experience in use of Sun Systems Accounting Packages.
• Highly
motivated to drive self and others to the highest levels of individual and team
performance.
• Good
supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Good
analytical and communication skills.
• Must be
able to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work for
long hours outside the official working hours.
• Valid
National Driving Permit.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
AND REMUNERATION
• Appointment
is on a five (5) year contract renewable based on performance
• An
attractive remuneration package that is competitive.
How to Apply:
Suitably qualified persons should send their applications
enclosing photocopies of academic qualifications certificates and testimonials
along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime
contact telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three referees to:
The Manager, Human Resource and Administration
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
P.O. Box 7625,
KAMPALA
The closing date to receive applications is 7th August,
2013.
UETCL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. OS/2013.
