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Uganda Road Fund (URF)invites applications from suitably qualified
individuals to fill the following posts:
Position Title:Accountant - Financial Accounting
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organization:Uganda Road Fund (URF)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Finance Officer (Financial Accounting)
Department : Fund Management
Application Deadline:Monday 23rd March 2015
Organizational Profile:
Uganda Road Fund (URF) is a body corporate established by tile Uganda Road
Fund Act 2008, to finance routine and periodic maintenance of public roads.
TheFund seeks to fill vacant positions at its Secretariat in Kampala, and
accordingly Manager Policy and Strategy
Role Definition
To execute financial transactions, prepare financial records and prepare
financial reports in accordance with International Acceptable Accounting
Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collect and process data on the Secretariat's administrative expenses and
disbursement to Designated Agencies for analysis.
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Manage payables and receivable registers of the Fund. Prepare, code payment
vouchers and post transactions in the computerized financial management system.
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Prepare periodic financial reports on quarterly absorption pertormance of
Desiqnated Agencies.
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Collect data, verIfy and prepare quarterly performance reports of
Designated Agencies for input into the absorption report of Management.
·
Prepare and administer the monthly payroll in coordination and close
consultation with the Human Resource function of tile Fund.
·
Manage petty cash and accountability in line with the petty cash policy of
tile Fund.
·
Archive financial records of the Fund and retrieve such records upon
request by Management.
·
Perform any other dutres assiqned by Management from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience:
I.A bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration or Accounting
or Financial Management or equivalent qualification;
ii. Must be pursuing a professional qualification in ACCA or CPA
iii. Minimum of 2 year experience gained in a reputable agency.
Skills and Abilities:
i. Computer literacy
ii. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
iii. Abilityto work under tight deadlines without compromising Quality.
iv. Demonstrable team leadership and good organization skills.
Age Limit : Not more than 30 years
Gross Salary: UGX. 3,500,000 p.m. Salary and Benefits
Tile position will be offered under a contract of 3 years, renewable
subject to performance. Attractive salaries and benefits will be available to
the right candidates. In addition to starting salary the following benefits
will be available to tile right candidates: Gratuity and Medical Insurance etc.
Mode of application:
Applications accompanied by
(i) a capability statement detailing
the applicant's general qualifications, adequacy for tile post or assignment
and illustrated personal experience in the East African region;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing experience and positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees, including email and phone contacts; and
(vi) postal addresses, daytime
telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted only in
hard copy to:
The Executive Dlrector,
Uganda Road Fund,5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot to Kafu Road, P.O Box 7501, Kampala, Uganda
Tile deadline for submission of applications In hard copy (strictly) is
Monday 23rd March 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Please note timt only snonusteo candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will result
in automatic disqualification.
The URF is an equal opportunity employer.
