Danish Embassy in Uganda Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda

Danish Embassy in Uganda Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda

The Danish Embassy in Kampala seeks to recruit a project accountant for our work on Accountability,
Civic Engagement and Rights. As our new colleague, you will work within the Grant Financial
Management team.

Key responsibilities:

Bookkeeping expenses and income, in particular relating to Danida development programmes.

Support with solid grant management of development funds. This entails financial control of funds, preparing status notes on spending by partners, and reconcile data from audit reports
with fund transfers

Assist in monitoring Danida programme disbursements against budgets and commitments

Enter data in Danida-specific grant management system to keep track on funds committed, funds transferred and funds spent.

Contact to local auditors

Carry out regular visits to partners and conduct financial monitoring using specific Embassy formats.

Procurement of supplies for the Embassy

Processing of approved bills and invoices for payment, including bank transfers for partners

Bank, cash and general ledger account reconciliations

Ensure timely compliance with relevant statutory regulations incl. those of the URA

Ensure proper filing of all accounting records and documentation

Preparing VAT and Duty-Free tax claims

Monitoring and processing payments for utilities

Other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications & Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Commerce

A professional qualification in Accountancy - ACCA or CPA

A minimum of 2 years post-qualification working experience in Accounts – preferably working with an International Development Organisation

Knowledge and skills:

Experience using the Accounting System ‘Navision’ would be an advantage

Excellent communication skills

– both written and oral

A broad knowledge and interest in the area of development assistance and aid effectiveness

A high degree of accuracy

Strong analytical skills

A good understanding of the Ugandan tax laws and how they apply to diplomatic missions and
development partners

Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines

Ability to independently carry out the full range of accounting tasks – with minimum support
and supervision

Ability to work efficiently in a team-based, multi-cultural environment

Behavioral Competencies:

Unwavering integrity

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive enthusiasm

Attention to detail

Versatility

A highly organized and dependable personality with a strong sense of confidentiality

What we offer

An exciting position with meaningful work and great responsibility

Influence of own tasks and planning of work and a high level of independence in the performance of tasks

Committed colleagues working together in an open and informal environment

A work week of 37 hours and competitive compensation package, including attractive pension
and health insurance scheme

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Danish Embassy in Uganda Project Accountant Jobs in Uganda

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