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Project Accountant job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) | Apply Now
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)
About the Organisation
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.
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.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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
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
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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.
How to Apply
Follow the Link, Click Here
Use your Email Address for Registration
Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
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.
