Posts
Jobs at Democratic Governance Facility- - Uganda,,Uganda Jobs May 2014,
Position Title: Programme Accountant,Jobs in Uganda,
Supervisor Title : Chief Accountant
DGF Department: Finance
Organization:Democratic Governance Facility
Primary Location:Kampala with potential visits to partners in other districts Job
Introduction
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience : 4(Years)
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Brief Company Profile:
8 of Uganda’s International Development Partners (Austria, Denmark, EU,
Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK) have established the
Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) which provides harmonized and coordinated
support to state and non-state partners in Uganda within the following three
components:
1. Deepening Democracy Component,
2. Rights, Justice and Peace Component and
3. Voice and Accountability Component.
The Programme Accountant (PA) will be part of the DGF Programme Management
Unit (DGF- PMU), which is responsible for the day-to-day management and
implementation of the programme components as agreed by the DGF-Steering
Committee while observing the DGF Board's strategic direction.
The PA position, presents an opportunity for the PMU to strengthen its
finance department to conduct Pre-Grant Assessments, review the financial
reports/budgets and provide capacity development to the DGF implementing
partners.
The PA will work with the finance team, and report to, the Chief
Accountant. The PA will advise the Component Managers, Programme Staff and
implementing Partners, in particular the PA will provide technical support of
high quality in accordance with the DGF Business Procedures.
Key responsibilities
Providing financial advice
· Conduct pre-grant assessments and field site visits to ascertain the
financial capacity of grantee or partner organizations and provide financial
advice to the DGF.
· Advise partner organizations on the financial management and reporting
requirements in line with the agreed partner and donor contract.
· Proactively provide financial advice to programme staff at the inception
of the programme.
· Provide financial advice with regard to on-going project implementation
activities in line with the partner-donor agreements.
Review of budgets and contracts
· Review and participate in the development of the DGF partner budgets for
accuracy and reasonableness of budget lines for various goods, services and
activities.
· Review the DGF partner organisation contracts to ensure activites are in
line with the underlying budget and the completeness and relevance of contract
clauses. Ensure confirmation of sufficient funding to finance the contract.
Partner accounts and accountabilities review and validation
· Carry out quarterly review of the DGF partner accounts to ensure
compliance to agreed
2 activities and allocation of funding and resolve any issues arising with partner
organizations.
· Review the DGF partner accountabilities, identify areas of discrepancy and
follow up differences or variances identified to resolve the issue and
reconcile the accounts on a timely basis.
· Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation reviews of partner organizations
in collaboration with programme staff with regard to financial management and
accountabilities.
Securing the integrity of financial information
· Review requisitions for accuracy and proper supporting documentation before
approval for processing of payments under the DGF.
· Review and identify the correct data for input into the system and ensure
correct entry of financial data on a timely basis.
· Enter partner requisitions into the NAVISION system.
· Track and report on disbursements to the DGF partner organizations on a
quarterly basis or as agreed upon.
· Update the financial database capturing expenditure levels of the
programme with corresponding activities and ensure accurate and timely update
of this information in the system.
Timely provision of financial information
· Provide regular financial information to the DGF partner organizations and
programme staff for timely decision making. Occasional duties
· Stand in for the other Programme Accountants in their absence.
· Participate as evaluator in Procurement Committees
· Prepare payments to service suppliers, staff or partners in cases where
the Accountant in charge of payments is away. Academic and professional
qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a professional accounting
qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CA.
Experience
· At least four-five years’ experience in accounting or audit preferably in
a multicultural environment. Experience in review of financial reports/budgets
and contracts would be an advance · Other exposure and experience in the field of
national / international development would be an advantage Core technical
competencies required for the role
Role requires core competencies in the following areas:
· Knowledge of the key issues around local and international accounting
policies, procedures, taxation and standards – best practices.
· Organizational and financial and administration management skills and
experience
· Accounting reconciliations and financial reporting – best practices
3· Capacity development and organizational development;
Additional skills
· Good problem solving and analytical skills.
· Good presentation skills.
· Commercial awareness abilities.
· Strong cooperation and team working skills.
· Ability to multi-task.
· High integrity and honesty.
· Good planning and organizational skills.
· Fluency in English and strong writing skills.
· Resilience and good interpersonal skills.
· Proficiency in NAVISION is essential.
· Attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work.
Terms of Employment
A two year contract will be offered with the possibility of extension under
DGF Terms and Conditions. Six months’ probation period.
Mode of Application:
Applicants should submit an application letter and a CV that provides details
of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position and
contacts of three professional referees by 10th May 2014 at 5.00pm.
Applications should be submitted to: vacancies@dgf.ugThis email address is
being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
