Vacancy: Accountant
Recruiting Company: Danish Embassy
Country: Uganda
City Kampala
Closing date: March 31, 2014 - 5pm
Our Client the Danish Embassy in Kampala seeks to recruit an Accountant, on a 3 year contract, with possibility for renewal.
As our new colleague, you will work within the Finance, Administration and Consular team. You will be responsible for running the day to day operations of our Accounts Office, working under supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.
Qualifications:
• 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:
• A good understanding of the Ugandan tax laws and how they apply to diplomatic missions and development partners
• Experience using a Navision-based Accounting System 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
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and
• 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
• Knowledge of Danish will be considered a special advantage
Tasks:
• Processing of approved bills and invoices for payment
• Bank, cash and general ledger account reconciliations
• Assist in monitoring Danida programme disbursements against budgets and commitments
• 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
• Assist in the financial monitoring of Danida programmes and projects
• Other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time
Behavioral Competencies:
• Unwavering integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive enthusiasm
• A highly organized and dependable personality with a strong sense of confidentiality
Apply:
To apply please send your CV and cover letter (including contact details for 3 work-related referees) to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application: “DK – Accountant”. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB. Please only email the two required documents, do not attach copies of certificates, diplomas or reference letters.
The deadline for receiving applications is 5 PM on the 31st of March 2014
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
