Makerere University is hiring an Project Accountant to manage the project’s  financial payments and reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare regular project financial reports.
• Check for compliance of payment documents.
• Produce within agreed timeframes and in the standard formats, monthly financial statements and financial management reports.
• Implement adequate internal controls to manage project financial and physical resources effectively, ensuring their efficient and economic use.
• Coordinate accounting and financial arrangements for various project components and categories, adhering to Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) reporting guidelines.
• Support the timely annual financial audit and the value-for-money audit of the project.
• Submit timely reports to the Supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An honors Bachelor of Commerce Degree or Bachelor of Business Administration.
• Qualification in either CPA or ACCA.
• Other requirements
• Knowledge of the Government of Uganda integrated Financial  Management System will be an added advantage.
• Experience
• At least eight (8) years of practical experience in financial management or related accounting duties, three of which should be at the level of Principal Officer or equivalent at a reputable  organization.

Competencies

• Advanced information technology and numeracy skills:
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Integrity;

How to Apply:

Applicants will be required to attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum vitae must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duty signed by the referees.
• Applications MUST be submitted electronically via email using imp@mak.ac.ug All attachments must not exceed 10MB.

Note that:

• Applicants must be Ugandans.
• Applicants for all positions must not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application.
• Academic qualifications must be from recognized academic institutions.
• Makerere University is an equal opportunities employer.
• Remuneration shall be competitive based on the project’s approved funding.
• Terms of employment will be on a contract basis of 2 years

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer,

Makerere University,

P.O. Box 7062. Kampala