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.
Job Summary: The Financial Controller will primarily be responsible for financial management of the project and for maintaining all project accounts in good order. As head of the finance unit, the financial controller will take charge of all matters in the project accounting cycle. The project accounting cycle to be overseen by the financial controller starts from financial-related inputs in AWPB preparation and budget control, committing funds, disbursements and cash flow management in an effective and efficient manner, financial reporting to ensuring smooth audits and facilitation for supervision missions on all financial management aspects The Financial controller will be responsible for expediting all loan management and disbursement activities through MoLG systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure the installation of appropriate accounting/reporting systems to ensure that the PMU and especially the Project Coordinator are regularly informed of on-going financial status and transactions.
Ensure timely capture of PRELNOR in the GoU budget yellow book as required by the GoU budgeting processes and calendars to be able to access counterpart funding.
Routinely communicate to all implementing partner institutions, service providers and districts their financial responsibilities, the funds available and how to access it, and the requirements of reporting and record keeping in accordance with prevailing government practices which are acceptable to IFAD.
Make sure that all project funds are used in accordance with the conditions of the financing agreements, with due attention to economy and efficiency, and only for the purposes for which the funds were provided;
Ensure that all necessary supporting documents, records and accounts are kept in respect of all project activities, with clear linkages between the books of account and the financial statements presented to the financiers;
Ensure that designated account and operational accounts are maintained in accordance with the provisions of the financing agreement and in accordance with the financier’s rules and procedures;
Ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards as adopted in Uganda;
Work closely with external auditors to audit the project accounts to meet the required submission dates by both GoU and IFAD;
In charge of handling all documentation and follow up on disbursements from the government and IFAD to ensure that releases are not delayed. Ensure that funds for project implementation are disbursed in a timely manner to enable project interventions to be carried out on time:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Financial Controller should hold a good Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a recognised University / Institution and must be Certified Public Accountant duly registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
A minimum of eight years’ experience, including at least four as a financial manager or accountant in government/donor programmes or large institutions.
Excellent managerial skills and demonstrated capacity to manage people and interact with a wide range of private sector partners and government representatives;
Working knowledge of work planning, budgeting and reporting;
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;
Computer-literacy skills with proficiency in accounting packages and well-versed in the use of Excel, Word and basic data base set-ups.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, 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
Deadline: 14th August, 2015