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Job Summary

Job Title:
Principal Accountant
Employer:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 30 April 2025

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About the Organisation

Principal Accountant job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a government agency dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of Uganda’s wildlife resources, ensuring biodiversity protection while promoting eco-tourism and community involvement. Recognized internationally for its role in wildlife conservation, UWA is known for managing Uganda’s national parks and protected areas with excellence, earning accolades for its conservation efforts and commitment to ecological balance.

The organization fosters a dynamic and purpose-driven work culture, offering employees professional growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a strong sense of purpose in preserving Uganda’s natural heritage. With diverse job opportunities in conservation, law enforcement, tourism management, and research, UWA provides both field and administrative roles, ensuring a balance between on-site conservation work and strategic planning. Established to oversee and regulate Uganda’s wildlife reserves.

UWA has evolved through policy reforms and strategic partnerships, embracing innovation in conservation technology, anti-poaching strategies, and sustainable tourism models to enhance biodiversity protection and generate revenue. Managing 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, and several community conservation areas, UWA has a vast operational reach that extends across Uganda, safeguarding critical habitats and endangered species.

Guided by core values such as integrity, teamwork, professionalism, and environmental stewardship. UWA remains dedicated to preserving nature for future generations. Through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the organization actively engages in community conservation programs, revenue-sharing initiatives, and environmental education to foster local participation in wildlife conservation. For more information about UWA’s conservation efforts, tourism attractions, and career opportunities.

Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Principal Accountant job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

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Deadline: 

30 Apr 2025

Job Title

Principal Accountant job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Job Description

Job Title:   Principal Accountant

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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Deadline: 20th April, 2025

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How to Apply

  • Identifying and developing internal controls to administer the generation, collection of all revenues due to UWA in accordance with the financial procedures.

  • Preparing and disseminating guidelines for revenue collection.

  • Banking of all revenue in accordance with financial regulations and ensuring that all payment platforms are secure and properly utilised.

  • Liaise with all revenue generating departments on all matters regarding revenue of the Authority.

  • Identifying potential investments that can spur revenue growth for the Authority.

  • Reviewing and approving revenue forecasts and monitoring revenue collection at the different collection centres.

  • Reviewing returns from collection points to ensure proper recording and accounting for the Authority revenue.

  • Reviewing and approving demand notes for issuance to customers with outstanding balances.

  • Handling customers’ complaints, clarifications related to billings, statements and receipts.

  • Reviewing schedules for interbank transfers for posting the same in the system.

  • Reviewing the unearned revenue schedule and prepayments ledgers.

  • Handling all audit queries from internal and external auditors.

  • Supervising and appraising staff.

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  • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Finance and Accounting, Commerce (Accounting) or Business Administration (Accounting) from a recognized University.

  • A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) or Finance and Accounting from a recognized University.

  • Full Professional accounting qualifications with membership to CPA or ACCA Or

  • Full professional  accounting  qualification  with  a  Master’s  degree  in  Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) from a recognized University.


Experience

  • At least six (06) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been as Senior Accountant from a reputable Organization.




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