Job Title: Projects Accountant
Job Description
Introduction: The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a Credit from IDA towards the cost of the Energy for Rural Transformation Phase II (ERTII) and the Electricity Sector Development Project (ESDP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the Credit, towards payment for a Projects Accountant.
Background: The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a Credit from the World Bank/IDA towards the cost of the Energy for Rural Transformation Phase II (ERTII). The Government has also applied for a credit towards the cost of the Energy Sector Development Project (ESDP). ERT II has three Components namely 1: Rural Energy Infrastructure, 2: ICT, Component and 3: Energy Development, Cross Sectoral Links, Impact Monitoring. ESDP also has three Components and these are A Construction of a 220kV Kawanda-Masaka Transmission Line, B – Technical Assistance to UETCL and C – Community Support Projects and Technical Assistance to MEMD.
The Ministry now wishes to hire a Projects Accountant to support implementation of the two projects ERT II and ESDP by providing Professional Accounting and Financial Management Services. The ultimate objective of the assignment is having a sound Financial Management System for successful implementation of the two projects.
Scope of Services: The Project Accountant shall be responsible for Overall Financial Management of the two Projects.
* Ensuring that all accounting records and bank accounts are up-to-date using Excel Spreadsheets and computerized accounting system.
* Preparing monthly Bank reconciliation for all bank Accounts in addition to preparing monthly returns for onward transmission to the Treasurer Office of Accounts in compliance with Government accounting reporting requirements.
* Preparing Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements for parallel financing to the projects from other donors and counterparts funds as well as timely reporting to the Accounting Officer on material variances
* Ensuring compliance with Operating procedures of Government and the World Bank e.g. Procurement, Disbursements, Special Accounts, IFRs, Special Commitments etc Assisting the two Project Coordinators in monitoring performance against agreed Financial Performance Indicators.
* Coordinate Financial Management issues in the line Ministries under ERT II.
* Provide Back up support to line Ministries under ERT II
Requirement:
Required Qualification and Experience:
* At least an Honours Degree in Commerce, Finance or Business Administration majoring in Accounting or Financial Management
* Postgraduate Professional Qualifications in either ACCA or CPA.
* 3 years of practical working experience in Donor Funded Project financial reporting Systems.
* Experience in World Bank and GOU Financial Management and Accounting procedures shall be an added advantage
* Ability to analyze Financial and Accounting policies and measures put in place by Government of Uganda
* Able to prepare and monitor Financial Management Operations of the Project
* Must be computer literate and able to use spreadsheet computer packages like Excel Spreadsheets and computerized Accounting Packages.
How to apply:
Duration of the Assignment: Two year contract renewable upon successful performance.
The Ministry of Energy now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting signed and dated letters of application and curriculum vitae (CV) with copies of relevant degrees and diplomas. The CV’s must indicate names, email and telephone numbers of three (3) referees.
The Projects Accountant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition).
Applications must be delivered to the address below by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 14th February 2012.
How to Apply
Address for Submission: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Attn: Coordination Manager, Program Coordination Unit, P. O. Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda, Rooms C 305B, 3rd Floor, Amber House, Plot 29/33, Kampala Road,
Tel: 256-41-342 382 Fax: 256-41-349342. E-mail: buringuriza@energy.go.ug
Job Description
Introduction: The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a Credit from IDA towards the cost of the Energy for Rural Transformation Phase II (ERTII) and the Electricity Sector Development Project (ESDP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the Credit, towards payment for a Projects Accountant.
Background: The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a Credit from the World Bank/IDA towards the cost of the Energy for Rural Transformation Phase II (ERTII). The Government has also applied for a credit towards the cost of the Energy Sector Development Project (ESDP). ERT II has three Components namely 1: Rural Energy Infrastructure, 2: ICT, Component and 3: Energy Development, Cross Sectoral Links, Impact Monitoring. ESDP also has three Components and these are A Construction of a 220kV Kawanda-Masaka Transmission Line, B – Technical Assistance to UETCL and C – Community Support Projects and Technical Assistance to MEMD.
The Ministry now wishes to hire a Projects Accountant to support implementation of the two projects ERT II and ESDP by providing Professional Accounting and Financial Management Services. The ultimate objective of the assignment is having a sound Financial Management System for successful implementation of the two projects.
Scope of Services: The Project Accountant shall be responsible for Overall Financial Management of the two Projects.
* Ensuring that all accounting records and bank accounts are up-to-date using Excel Spreadsheets and computerized accounting system.
* Preparing monthly Bank reconciliation for all bank Accounts in addition to preparing monthly returns for onward transmission to the Treasurer Office of Accounts in compliance with Government accounting reporting requirements.
* Preparing Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements for parallel financing to the projects from other donors and counterparts funds as well as timely reporting to the Accounting Officer on material variances
* Ensuring compliance with Operating procedures of Government and the World Bank e.g. Procurement, Disbursements, Special Accounts, IFRs, Special Commitments etc Assisting the two Project Coordinators in monitoring performance against agreed Financial Performance Indicators.
* Coordinate Financial Management issues in the line Ministries under ERT II.
* Provide Back up support to line Ministries under ERT II
Requirement:
Required Qualification and Experience:
* At least an Honours Degree in Commerce, Finance or Business Administration majoring in Accounting or Financial Management
* Postgraduate Professional Qualifications in either ACCA or CPA.
* 3 years of practical working experience in Donor Funded Project financial reporting Systems.
* Experience in World Bank and GOU Financial Management and Accounting procedures shall be an added advantage
* Ability to analyze Financial and Accounting policies and measures put in place by Government of Uganda
* Able to prepare and monitor Financial Management Operations of the Project
* Must be computer literate and able to use spreadsheet computer packages like Excel Spreadsheets and computerized Accounting Packages.
How to apply:
Duration of the Assignment: Two year contract renewable upon successful performance.
The Ministry of Energy now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting signed and dated letters of application and curriculum vitae (CV) with copies of relevant degrees and diplomas. The CV’s must indicate names, email and telephone numbers of three (3) referees.
The Projects Accountant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition).
Applications must be delivered to the address below by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 14th February 2012.
How to Apply
Address for Submission: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Attn: Coordination Manager, Program Coordination Unit, P. O. Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda, Rooms C 305B, 3rd Floor, Amber House, Plot 29/33, Kampala Road,
Tel: 256-41-342 382 Fax: 256-41-349342. E-mail: buringuriza@energy.go.ug
