Accounts Assistants Jobs Vacancies in Uganda at Ministry of Water and Environment

About this jobApplications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following posts now available in the Water and Sanitation Development Facility Component (WSDF) of the Ministry of Water and Environment. The WSDF component has regional branches in South Western Uganda (Mbarara), Northern Uganda (Lira), Eastern Uganda (Mbale) and Central Uganda (Wakiso). Appointments will be on a two-year contract term subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance. Candidates may be posted to any of the Regional offices and will be required to frequently carry-out field trips in the area of coverage.

Project Background:
The Water and Sanitation Development Facility (WSDF) is a funding mechanism of the Ministry of Water and Environment for water and sanitation investments at community level. The activities implemented under the Water-and Sanitation Development Facility Programme include water supply infrastructure development (new investment, rehabilitation, and major extensions), a comprehensive software and sanitation promotion programme in small towns and rural growth centres.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (02 Vacancies)

Reports to: Accountant
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparing books of accounts for purposes accountability.
• Maintains contract ledger for various contract ledger for various contract works.
• Carries out bank reconciliation.
• Produces financial reports.
• Processing payment document.
• Maintains cash book.
• Making authorized petty cash payments.
• Banking and withdrawal of funds.
• Filling of accounting records.
• Reports to the Branch Accountant

Job requirement
Minimum Qualifications: Diploma in Accounting from a recognized University/ Institution. Professional qualification (Level II) will be an added advantage.

Experience:
• At least two years as an accounts assistant.
• Knowledge and experience in local and central government accounting procedures will be added advantage.

How to apply
Applications and Curriculum Vitae together with certified copies of academic and professional qualifications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, P. O. Box 20026, Kampala and should reach his office not later than 29th April 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews