Job Summary:
The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the overall finance operations the Project with a focus on budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, reporting, cash flow management, fixed payments and variable expenses.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for sustainable budgets management as per cash flow projection and in compliance with finance and procurement guidelines
· Manage project funds including processing payments via petty cash and submission of approved payment requests to the Finance and Administration manager
· Produce periodic reports for management
· Monitor expenditure, forecast and report timely.
· Prepare and Update Cash flow statements.
· Ensure financial management and controls in relation to the project are in place and being followed.
· Update Fixed Assets Register in system, ensuring appropriate accounting for fixed assets including proper treatment of depreciation.
· Keenly verify expenditures and payments to vendors based on approved procurement plans and processes, purchase requisitions and purchase orders
· Keenly analyse advances to staff, offices, and other receivables by month of origin; and make timely adjustments in the Advance Registers as per the finance system’s generated listings and advance register in place
· Responsible for proper archiving of financial documents.
· Ensure consistent billing & financial reporting at project level by following best practices.
· Review project budgets and work plans to guarantee appropriate fees.
· Coordinate consultant payments.
· Closely monitor account receivables and ensure collection.
· Coordinate period project audits.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance & Accounting
· ACCA, CPA or a related will be added advantage.
· Proficiency with accounting software e.g. Quick Books, Sun System, etc.
· Significant knowledge and experience of all core financial management activities including accounts payable, cash management, budget development, Statutory requirements and standard accounts
· At least three years’ experience in project Accounting.
· Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
· Ability to establish critical working relationships
· Ability to work in a multicultural diverse environment and under pressure
· Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict confidentiality involving internal/ external information.
· Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with minimal supervision.
· Preparedness to undergo a police check
· Availability to travel domestically if required
· Ability to work flexible hours.
· Age: between 25 to 30 years.

Skills:
· Proficiency in numeracy skills and good computer skills (Excel Especially, Word)
· Ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow- through
· Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills with proven proactive approach
· Ability to lead and motivate others, strong self-awareness and flexibility
· Ability to work creatively, effectively and under own initiative
· Planning and organizing skills
· Keen attention to details

Desirable:
· Experience with financial reporting requirements
· Good financial management skills, systems set up & development.
· Experience in complex accounting and finance systems including reporting, budgeting, audit and compliance.
· Knowledge of Tax laws and systems in Uganda

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their resumes, letter of motivation and copies of supporting documents to recruitment@itsl.co.ug

Deadline: 15th January 2021 by 5:00pm