Project Accountant job at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries | Apply Now

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Business Administration from a recognized University

• Qualification in professional accounting (ACCA, CPA, etc) plus Full membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda.

• Kampala job opportunities

Experience:

• 5 years of accounting experience in a reputable organization.

• Experience working with donor funded project is an added advantage

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of accounting packages and proficient in the use of spreadsheets

• Strong technical accounting skills and solid knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS

• Working knowledge of Government Accounting procedures added advantage

General Qualifications

Hub Offices will have the general responsibility for management of Project activities, working closely with the NOPP PMU, District Local Government and Management of BIDCO/Its subsidiaries in respective hubs. The team will ensure that the project is implemented according to the Loan Agreement and within the Government regulations. The Hub team will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on the project implementation progress in respective Hubs. They will mobilize smallholder farmers to participate in oil palm production. They will provide technical support to the farmers in oil palm production and support access to production inputs by farmers. The team will keep accurate information and data on each of the farmers as required, including general farmer information, acreage, input amounts and value, to mention some.

The candidates for the positions should meet the following general qualifications:

• be a Ugandan Citizen;

• have general knowledge of project and business management with emphasis on work planning, budgeting and reporting;

• be computer literate and well versed with the use of Word, Excel and internet;

• be self-motivated and have the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines;

• be fluent in English – written and oral and demonstrate excellent report writing skills;

• possess advanced advocacy, communication and negotiation skills and ability to work as a team member;

• be conversant with rural development strategies and gender equity;

• have a working knowledge of GOU policies, operations and reforms;