National Financial Accountant Job Opportunity – Ministry of Water and Environment

Job Title:       National Financial Accountant
Organization: Ministry of
Water and Environment
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: National Project
Coordinator
About US:
The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Democratic Republic
of Congo through the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP)
of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) that covers the countries of Burundi,
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania
and Uganda, have received financial support from the Africa Development Bank
(AfDB) and the Global Environmental Facility(GEF) for the implementation of the
Multinational Lakes Edward and Albert Integrated Fisheries & Water
Resources Management Project, commonly referred to as LEAF-II. The project will
be implemented both at regional level by NELSAP Coordination Unit based in
Kigali, Rwanda, and at the national level in Uganda by the Ministry of Water
and Environment, the NBI National Focal Point Ministry, Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal, Industry and Fisheries, Local Governments, other relevant
institutions, and the private sector.
Job Summary: The National
Financial Accountant will be supporting the Program Coordination Unit in the
implementation and arrangement of financial management issues in line with
Government’s Treasury Accounting Instructions 2003 issued under the Public
Finance and Accountability Act 2003, and the African Development Bank (ADB) guidelines.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
Formulate financial plans and budgets in line with the project
objectives, specifically;
  • Actively participate in/facilitate the
    development of the ‘assumptions’ that drive the budgetary process.
  • Gather detailed information relating to
    planned project activities for the defined period, from the respective
    project functions/sections such as procurement, M& E.
  • Cost the activities based on historical
    trends and future assumptions.
  • The incumbent will also compile the
    overall plan and generate projected financial requirements.
  • Present draft budget numbers, assumptions,
    activities to stakeholders for buy- in and approval.
  • Support the implementation and monitor
    implementation versus budget and flag variances for action.
  • Enforce compliance with the budgeting
    process and execution.
Oversee the disbursement of funds /payment process through the
following activities;
  • Vet and advise the accounting officer on
    fund requisitions as per project implementation plans.
  • Assist Project Coordination Unit in
    provision of funds and facilitate in procurement process for
    implementation of approved plans, and ensure timely provision of funds for
    program activities.
Monitor and track financial expenditure/ transactions through;
  • Tasked with the maintenance of records of
    financial transaction in accordance with the approved financial manual,
    and proper management of these records including accuracy, reliability,
    completeness, and storage and retrieval process.
  • Update of records of financial transactions
    in accounting system.
  • Responsible for the preparation of monthly
    bank reconciliation statements for the project including receipts and
    expenditure reports, variance analysis, and advice management on the same.
  • Preparation of financial statements and
    other relevant ledgers for internal and external audits.
Ensure adherence to policies/processes, specifically:
  • Compliance with Financial Management
    Manual (FMM) in the ministry as provided for by the Government’s Treasury
    Accounting Instructions 2003, issued under the Public Finance Management
    Act 2015 and African Development Bank Financial Policies and guidelines.
  • Ensuring that all payments made for
    project activities are in compliance with the Financing Agreement Policies
    and guidelines.
Report on the project’s financial performance through;
  • Preparation of weekly, monthly and annual
    financial reports detailing the financial performance of the project, as
    well as specific reports for the various project stakeholders such as ADB
    and all the ministry implementing departments.
  • Preparation of monthly expenditure reports
    vs planned activities as per plan, highlighting any variances to the
    relevant stakeholders for action.
  • Generation of an end of assignment report
    within two weeks after completion of the activities in the work-plan, or
    completion of the contract, whichever comes first.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
    Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or its
    equivalent. Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant field will be
    an added advantage.
  • Qualified member with at least level II
    professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CPA, etc. is a must.
  • At least three to five years of
    post-qualification experience.
  • Previous experience in donor-funded
    projects within the Government setting.
  • Experience using Government financial
    systems, the Integrated Financial Management System or its equivalent will
    be an added advantage.
  • Strong analytical and strategic skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational
    skills
  • Sets high personal standards and is goal
    oriented
  • Strong coaching and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral
    and written
  • High level of ethics and integrity
  • Innovative and proactive, enjoys making
    things happen, does not wait for them to happen
  • High level of inter-personal, decision-
    making and problem solving skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and
    with teams to achieve objectives.
  • Computer knowledge, with knowledge in all
    packages is must.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications together with updated 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;
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Portbell Road, Luzira.
Attn: Head Human Resource Management.
Deadline: Friday, 21st
April 2017 by 5.00pm

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