Accounts Assistant - Ministry of Water and Environment Careers in Uganda

Job title: Accounts Assistant
1. Background
The Water and Sanitation Development Facility (WSDF) is a funding mechanism of the Ministry of Water and Environment for water and sanitation investments at community level.
The activities implemented under the Water and Sanitation Development Facility Program includes water supply infrastructure development (new investment, rehabilitation, and major extensions), a comprehensive software and sanitation promotion program in small towns and rural growth centre’s.

The WSDF component has regional branches in South Western Uganda (Mbarara), Northern Uganda (Lira), Eastern Uganda (Mbale) and Central Uganda (Wakiso).

Reports to: Accountant
1.1 Duties and Responsibilities
a) Preparing books of accounts for purposes of accountability.
b) Maintaining contract ledgers for various contract works.
c) Carrying out bank reconciliations.
d) Producing financial reports.
e) Processing payment documents.
f) Maintaining cash books.
g) Making authorized petty cash payments.
h) Banking and withdrawal of funds.
i) Filing of accounting records.
6.2 Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma in Accounting from a recognized University/Institution.
• Professional qualification (Level II) will be an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years experience as an accounts assistant.
• Knowledge and experience in local and central government accounting procedures will be an added advantage.
Contact/How to apply:

All applications must be accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications.
Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be physically delivered to the address below not later than 5.00 pm
Friday 24th May 2013.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Portbell Road,
Luzira.
Attn: Head Human Resource Management
Closing date: May 24, 2013 - 5pm