About US:
Uganda Road Fund (URF) is a body corporate established by the Uganda Road Fund Act 2008, to finance routine and periodic maintenance of public roads.

Job Summary: The Accountant – Financial Accounting will support the Finance Officer (Financial Accounting) in carrying out financial transactions, prepare financial records and prepare financial reports in accordance with International Acceptable Accounting Standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Collect and process data on the Secretariat’s administrative expenses and disbursement to Designated Agencies for analysis.
Collect data, verify and prepare quarterly performance reports of Designated Agencies for input into the absorption report of Management.
In charge of managing payables and receivable registers of the Fund.
Prepare, code payment vouchers and post transactions in the computerized financial management system.
Compile and submit periodic financial reports on quarterly absorption performance of Designated Agencies.
Prepare and administer the monthly payroll in coordination and close consultation with the Human Resource function of the Fund.
Manage petty cash and accountability in line with the petty cash policy of the Fund.
Archive financial records of the Fund and retrieve such records upon request by Management.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance Officer (Financial Accounting) from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Road Fund’s career opportunity should preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or Accounting or Financial Management or equivalent qualification;
Possess or be pursuing a professional qualification i.e. ACCA or CPA
At least two years’ experience gained in a reputable agency.
Computer literacy skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Possess the ability to work under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Demonstrable team leadership and good organization skills.

Age Limit: Less than 30 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications accompanied by;
(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience in the East African region;
(ii) Copies of testimonials;
(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae showing experience and positions held; (iv)
(iv) Current salary;
(v) Three professional referees, including email and phone contacts; and
(vi) Postal addresses, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants.

The complete applications should be sent in hard copy to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Road Fund, 5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot 10 Kafu Road, P.O Box 7501, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: Monday 23rd March 2015 by 5:00 p.m.