About US:
The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya and Pader.

About PRELNOR Project:
The overall goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and export markets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Regularly review all accounting entries, confirm accuracy of additions and all other data on payment vouchers (PVs), post them on the system, and stamp the PVs “paid”
Support the financial controller in the preparation of management accounts in the form of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports regarding aspects of Project financial monitoring bringing out variances and advising implemented as to the limits of expenditure so as to manage the overall treasury/ cash flow planning aspects of the project;
Follow-up the districts and other relevant implementing partners for expenditure justifications
Keenly review eligibility of expenditure in accordance with the financing agreement
Prepare and submit “Red flag” reports on non-compliant implementing partners
Report on the operation of internal control systems including budget controls and report any deviations
Approve petty cash PVs
Prepare Bank Reconciliation statements, and make clear recommendations to resolve Reconciliation Items
Review reports of IFAD/GoU supervision or review missions and follow-up on the implementation of agreed to actions.
Support the Financial Controller in assessing compliance with Uganda Government laws and regulations governing the operation of the implementing Institutions including accounting standards and the requirements for audits and financial reporting.
Keenly review External Auditor’s reports (Audit Opinions and Management Letters), including any qualifications and whether any concerns raised by Auditors have been adequately addressed.
Support the Financial Controller in preparation of reports to enable the withdrawal of funds from IFAD and GoU;
Evaluate the accounting software used in terms of its adequacy, suitability and recommend necessary changes, upgrading or modifications to the way the systems are configured and used.
Ensure safe custody of the Project’ financial documents
Review documented accounting procedures arid accounting manuals of the Districts in terms of their adequacy for project activities, and correspondence between actual and documented procedures.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Financial Controller.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should possess both full CPA or ACCA and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
A minimum of five years of relevant work experience and skills that include the following:
Broad working knowledge of work planning, budgeting and reporting;
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;
Computer literacy skills including accounting packages and well-versed in the use of Excel, Word and basic data base set-ups.
Excellent writing, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda

Attention: Project Coordinator – PRELNOR

Deadline: 25th April, 2016