About Us:
National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan construction and real estate management company, partly owned by the Uganda Government. The Company’s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country, rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage Ugandans to own homes in an organized environment.
Job Summary: The Project & Cost Accountant will provide financial technical service to Operations department in matters pertaining to project viability, requisite cost build-ups and the determination of the relevant gross margins.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will gather project data and carry out Project Costing in accordance with laid down company procedures.
Manage and control project costs in accordance with the budget and best practices including tracking & recording project cost build-up and produce the necessary management reports for stakeholder consideration.
Carry out costing of materials and prepare general ledger entries to determine specific overheads and allocate them directly to projects.
Conduct Project planning and Project appraisal and provide quarterly appraisal reports on running projects
Provide expert support to the Operations Department for all projects in relation to cost capture and management.
Prepare management accounts in accordance with laid down Company procedures and in accordance with the financial procedures and processes.
Provide Management with periodic updates on business performance by performing financial analysis of key operating financial information.
Carry out Budget monitoring and control
Coordinate Stores Management processes and control including operationalization of systems that ensures efficient management and monitoring of an up-to-date inventory of the acquisition, distribution, storage and maintenance of all NHCCL’s property and supplies.
Tasked with monitoring monthly billing for accuracy and timeliness
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Project & Cost Accountant job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting), Business Finance or a closely related and relevant discipline from a recognized University/institution
Level II Intermediate stage of Part professional accounting qualification of an internationally recognized accountancy Institution, such as ACCA, or CPA (K or U), CIMA is a must.
Good knowledge and skills in application of Finance & Accounting-related Software and MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and related packages, is essential.
Additional qualifications in Project Planning and Management, or Business Management, from recognized institutions, are desirable.
A minimum of three years’ experience as a Project & Cost Accountant; Accountant, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable organization, preferably a vibrant commercial organization, or a civil works company, or an investment company.
Previous exposure and experience in working with public, or private sector organizations in housing-related projects, or programs, shall be an added advantage.
Analytical thinking/skills and judgment
Result oriented and managing work load while paying attention to details
Self confidence
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
High degree of flexibility
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Project & Cost Accountant” and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;
The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 659, Kampala, Uganda.
Or
Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug
Deadline: 31st August 2017 by 4:00 pm