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Job Summary

Job Title:
Project Accountant
Employer:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 17 April 2025

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About the Organisation

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.

Project Accountant job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a government agency mandated to develop, promote, and enforce national standards to ensure the quality and safety of products, services, and systems in Uganda. Established to protect consumer health, enhance fair trade, and support industrial growth, UNBS has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to excellence, regulatory compliance, and international recognition in standardization and certification.

The organization fosters a professional and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for career growth, skills development, and a conducive work environment with flexible arrangements. Since its inception, UNBS has evolved into a key player in Uganda’s economic development, leveraging innovation and technology to enhance product testing, market surveillance, and certification processes.

With nationwide reach and partnerships across various sectors, UNBS ensures that Ugandan products meet global quality benchmarks. Its core values—integrity, transparency, professionalism, and customer focus—guide its operations, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives promote consumer awareness, environmental sustainability, and support for small and medium enterprises.

Are you looking for Accounting/Finance jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Project Accountant job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Full Time

Deadline: 

17 Apr 2025

Job Title

Project Accountant job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Job Description

Job Title:   Project Accountant

Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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  • No Hand Delivered Applications will be received

Please Note

  • Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.

  • UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment

  • Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 17th April 2025 by 5.00pm.

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How to Apply

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will perform the following duties;

  • Develop and monitor the implementation of finance and accounting annual and monthly plans in line with the DTS/DCS MOU

  • Review the general ledger to ensure accurate posting of records and prepare management accounts for monthly financial performance analysis.

  • Manage transactions with SICPA,

  • Regularly review bank reconciliations for DTS/DCS accounts of UNBS

  • Prepare cash flow projections and advise management on organizational cash flow. Prepare DTS/DCS project budgets.

  • Manage indirect costs and project-rechargeable expenses.

  • Support the timely preparation of periodical donor and other project reports.

  • Review quarterly revenue and expenditure reports from accountants for financial reporting purposes.

  • Ensure periodical creditor and receivable reconciliations are done and reported on time.

  • Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare annual asset reports of the DCS/DTS project for management.

  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audit processes, providing documentation and explanations as needed

Project Accountant job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

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  • Should possess a Masters degree in Business studies, Finance, Accounting and any related field.

  • Honours degree in Business studies, Finance, Accounting and any related field. Full professional qualifications in either ACCA or CPA

  • Experience of at least 9 years in Finance and Accounting function three of which at Senior Accountant level

  • Member of a recognized professional body is an added advantage


Interested candidates should also;

  • Have hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision coupled with good planning, monitoring and evaluation skills

  • Have proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas

  • High level of integrity and professionalism, communication, teamwork and analytical skills and needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.



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