Project Accountant job at Belgian Development Agency: career opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Project Accountant
Organisation: Belgian Development Agency

The Belgian Development Agency is implementing the Institutional Capacity Building Project in Planning , Leadership and Management in the Health Sector .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the project Coordinator and Technical Adviser in planning and executing the project budget (financial planning )
• Execute all project related accounting activities (i.e . prepare and posses all payments according to GOU and BTC financial regulations , maintain advance ledgers , verify submitted accountabilities , preparations of periodic reconciliations etc.
• Support internal and external audits (preparation as well as preparation of responses on audit queries)
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by AC Accounts , project Coordinator or Technical Advisor

Qualifications and Skills
• A Degree in accounting , such as B.B.A (Accounting ), B.Com (Accounting ) or BSc Finance and Accounting
• Professional qualification is an asset e.g . ACCA, CPA , or CIMA
Experience
• At least 3 years proven experience in financial and administrative management .
• Working experience with Government of Uganda (central or local ) or a reputable ngo or bilateral organization is an added advantage
• Specific project management experience is an added advantage
• Good computer skills in spreadsheets , word processing , accounting packages and internet .
• Able to initiate new ideas , discuss and question them
• Good communication and interpersonal skills (negotiation, moderation , representation , presentation , presentation of results)
• Excellent in oral and writing skills in English

Application procedure
Applications accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae , copies of academic certificates , at least two recent professional references should be received by the address below;
The Project Director
Attention ; ICB Project Officer
Ministry of Health Headquarters
Room D 113 (new annex)
Plot 6, Lourdel Road , Nakasero
P. O. Box 7272 Kampala
http://www.uganda.jobistan.co/accounts-finance-jobs-vacancies/project-accountant-jobs-vacancy-in-uganda-at-the-belgian-development-agency/
Closing date: 12 /08 /2013