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Position Title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Location: Kampala, Kampala
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Reports to:Manager, Finance and Administration
About UEGCL:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), a limited liability
company incorporated in March 2001 with the Head Office located in Jinja, is
one of the UEB successor companies. UEGCL’s key role is to manage the efficient
production of electricity power through power plant development and concession
monitoring. UEGCL is the implementing agency for the development of 2 power
projects namely, the 600MW Karuma Hydro Power Project (HPP) and the 183MW
Isimba Hydro Power Project (HPP).
Karuma HPP is a Public Project being developed by the Government of the
Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with The People’s Republic of
China. Sinohydro Corporation Limited was contracted as the Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
Isimba HPP is a Public Project set to be developed by the Government of the
Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with the People’s Republic of
China. China International Water and Electric Corporation is the EPC contractor
for the project.
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant will mainly ensure the proper management and
utilization of funds allocated to or acquired by Uganda Electricity Generation
Company Ltd (UEGCL).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Actively coordinating the
preparation of UEGCL budgets.
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Verifying, validating and approving financial transactions.
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Offering technical support to
management on matters regarding the budget, finances, financial management and
accountability.
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Ensuring the timely preparation
of financial statements and reports.
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Providing answers to any audit
queries regarding financial transactions.
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Managing and mentoring accounting
operations and staff.
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Developing management control
systems and mechanisms for the efficient and effective utilization of the
fiscal resources of the company and for proper financial accountability.
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Reviewing and advising on
internal accounting regulations and procedures.
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Participating in providing
answers to financial audit queries.
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Perform any other duties as
required by the Manager, Finance and Administration
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
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The Senior Accountant should
possess a Bachelors Degree in either Business Administration or Commerce
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Additional accounting
professional qualification
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At least five (5) years
experience in a reputable organization in similar position
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Computer literacy skills
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Possess the ability to use either
of the following Accounting Software; SUN Accounting System or SAP
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Possession of a valid driving
licence and experience will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send their applications with copies of academic
testimonials / certificates and a detailed CV indicating two professional
referees and their full addresses to:
Manager, Finance and Administration,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd, 3rd floor,
UEDCL Tower Plot 37 Nakasero
Road P.O. Box 75831, Kampala, Uganda.
OR
E-mail to: jobs@uegcl.co.ug
Deadline: 21st March, 2014
