Senior Accountant, Career Opportunity in Uganda, at (UEPB),Job adverts in Uganda,

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POST: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Salary Scale: UEPB3

Reports to: Director Finance & Administration

Responsible for: Assistant Accountant (Cashier)

Organisation: Uganda Export Promotion Board(UEPB)

Background Information:

Uganda Export Promotion Board(UEPB) which is an equal opportunities employer is a semiautonomous

public agency set up by the Uganda Export Promotion Board Act 1996 under

the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives with the main objective of facilitating the

development, promotion and coordination of all export- related activities that lead to

export growth on a sustainable basis.

The primary functions of the Board are:

I. To provide trade and market information services

II. To promote and coordinate the development of exports

III. Provide trade promotional services

IV. Provide customised advisory services

V. Formulate and recommend to Government export plans, policies and strategies.

Key Functions

· Maintain financial records and up-to-date books of Accounts

· Prepare periodic reconciliations of financial statements

· Carry out monthly cash book reconciliations with bank statements

· Examine correctness of payment requests and completeness of documentation

· Certify requisition or transactions for further processing

· Process payments; verify payroll change requests and reports

· Compile accountability returns, verify and retire advance ledgers

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS

Should have an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized awarding University or Institution and should be a full member of an Accounting body such as ACCA, CPA, and ICPAU.

EXPERIENCE

Should have relevant working experience of at least (5) five years at senior or management level gained from a reputable organization, (3) three years of which should either be in private or public sector.

COMPETENCES

· Knowledge of Public Finance and Accountability Act (PFAA), Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), public service regulations, Public service standing orders and related financial management regulatory frameworks

· Conversant with the procurement, disposal and contract management process

· Excellent human resource management skills

· Effective delegation, mentoring and coaching of subordinates.

· Effective delegation, mentoring and coaching subordinates

· Communication skills

· Time Management

Please visit our website : www.ugandaexports.go.ug

Submission of applications:

Qualified Ugandan applicants should submit their applications including; cover letter,

detailed curriculum vitae, three referees, copies of certified academic transcripts and

certificates to:

The Executive Director, Uganda Export Promotion Board,

 2nd floor, UEDCL Towers- Plot 37 Nakasero Road,

P. O. Box 5045, Kampala and should be either hand delivered or sent by email to hr@ugandaexports.go.ug not later than 29th January 2018 by 5:00pm

The post applied for should be indicated on the right hand top corner of the envelope.

While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only shortlisted applicants will be

contacted. In case of any clarification, applicants can call on telephone number: 0414 230 250