About US:
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) has received funding from International Development Association (IDA)/World Bank to implement Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project (ARSDP). MLHUD is implementing component 2: Local Access Planning and Development of ARSDP over the next three financial years. In order to be efficient and effective in implementation of IDA/ World Bank funded Projects/Programs, MLHUD constituted a Program Support Team which supports the implementation of both Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) Program and Component 2 of ARSDP.
Job Summary: The Project Accounts Assistant will be tasked with processing of all financial transactions, posting and reconciling books of accounts and records.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The jobholder will be managing ledgers for ARSDP to ensure they are well balanced
Responsible for processing payments for the Project
Follows-up accountability for funds released in form of advances and have them retired in time.
Offers supports F&AS in handling cash payments at workshops and events organized by the IDA funded projects/program under the Ministry.
In charge of reconciling books of accounts and extracting draft trial balance/transaction list for review by F&AS
Responsible for arranging bulk financial data in excel for the project(s) for eventual upload to an automated accounting systems such as IFMIS.
File returns for URA and NSSF in consultation with the F&AS and MLHUD’s focal person responsible for compiling the returns.
Offers supports to the F&AS in managing financial and accounting processes of the World Bank funded Projects/Programs and other duties as may be assigned by the Ministry.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Commerce (Accounting option), Business
Administration (Accounting option). Accounting and Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university.
A minimum of three years of practical experience in financial management or related accounting duties in a busy public or private organization.
Specific experience working with GoU /Donor funded Projects will be an added advantage
Computer literacy with skills in Microsoft office applications.
Previous experience in accounting packages will be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
High degree of integrity and honesty.
Capacity to establish credibility, trust and partnership.
Keen attention to details and follow up on agreed actions.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an application letter, copies of certified academic documents, CVs with names and contact information of 3 work related referees, addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development,
P.O Box, 7096 Kampala, Uganda or
Hand deliver to:
USMID/ARSDP, PST Offices
Plot No. 9 (Floor 1) Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala
Deadline: 7th July, 2016