Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Entry Level Jobs)
Organisation: Ministry of Water and Environment
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment is implementing Project 1398 (WfPRC-W) aimed at delivering development and utilisation of water for production resource in south Western Uganda. The project area includes 31 Districts covering Kigezi, Ankole, Toro, and Lower Central Sub regions, and is the in its 6th year of operation.
The project deliverables include construction of open surface reservoirs, construction of irrigation schemes, establishment of sustainable management structures and monitoring/evaluation of project activities.
About World Bank Project:
Water for Production Regional Centre West further provides support to the world Bank funded Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project through construction of Irrigation Schemes of Kabauyanda in Isingiro District and Matanda in Kanungu District among others. This is in addition to the implementation of BADEA and Nexus green projects in the coming years to meet the growing demand for Water for Production Facilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and receipt payments into the Ministry Accounts.
- Post all payments, receipts and invoices into the Ministry books of accounts and computerized programs.
- Prepare payment vouchers and checking that in process vouchers are verified and authorized.
- Ensure that payment vouchers are supported by required attachments e.g. GRN, invoices, timetable etc.
- File vouchers and ensure that they are kept safely.
- Initiate local purchase orders in line with Ministry procedures.
- Maintain the petty cash and imprest system.
- Receive and receipt all revenues into the Ministry books.
- Issue acknowledgement receipts for all revenues received on behalf of the Ministry.
- Prepare bank reconciliation statements.
- Perform other accounting and financial functions as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration with a bias in Accounting or equivalent
- A minimum of two years relevant experience from a recognized institution.
- Should be proficient in using word processing, spreadsheet as well as computerized accounting systems software.
How to Apply:
All applications should be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and 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 and applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port bell Road, Luzira P.O Box 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Registry
Deadline: 23rd September 2022.
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