Jobs at Umeme Ltd - Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant ( 2)

Organisation: Umeme

Location:  Kampala

REF:    CCD 10

Reports to: Financial Controller, Capital and

Contracts Division Department: Capital & Contracts Division No. of Vacancies: 2

Job Purpose:

Provide accounting support within the Capital and Contracts Division and in particular, maintain accurate individual project financial records throughout the project life cycle, as a basis for reliable financial reporting. Principal Accountabilities:

•    Maintain the individual project financial records to enable production of accurate status reports for financial accounting and management information within the Capital and Contracts Division

•    Check and confirm cost components are accurate and complete

•    Prepare accurate project cash flow forecasts and monitor fulfillment of obligations to suppliers and contractors.

•    Analyse project records to explain variances between actual performance and budgets

•    Liaise with project managers to conclude on material reconciliations

•    Prepare cost absorption schedules for individual projects and maintain reconciliation to actual costs

Education and experience:

•    Honours degree in Accounting, Business Administration (Finance), or associated discipline.

•    Recently qualified professional accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA (U))

•    Strong technical knowledge and experience of business, accounting and finance concepts including IFRS, processes and controls

•    Possess good analytical skills and ability to constructively present and report findings verbally and in written reports

•    Knowledge and experience of SUN accounting or other similar system is desirable. Capable user of MS Office

•    At least three years experience in a professional role in business or accountancy practice environment.

•    Team-based project work experience is desirable Key Competences:

•    Proven impeccable integrity in business dealings and adherence to organisational policies, code of business

conduct, standards, and health and safety policies

•    Confident and possess good capacity to plan, implement and report on own work

•    Good communication skills and experience of interacting with senior engineering, finance and supporting functions

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate, please send your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to: recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug by 20th December, 2013,17:00. UMEME is an equal opportunity employer: Influence-peddling will lead to automatic disqualification.

Closing Date: 20^th December 2013