Job Details (ACCOUNTANT)

 

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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

1.0  On 22nd February 2021; Cabinet; under Minute Extract 43 (CT 2012) approved the recommendations for the Rationalisation of Government Agencies; Commissions; Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). In fulfilment of the Cabinet decision; several Government Agencies were merged; mainstreamed and new structures created.

 

1.1   The Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified and duly appointed and confirmed staff of the Affected Agencies to fill vacant posts existing in the newly created structures.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Thursday 10th October, 2024 before midnight. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

1.2   Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)     Apply ON-LINE.

b)     Scan and submit relevant documents namely; (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates; Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate academic qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; Professional qualifications documents; copies of letters of appointment; confirmation and promotion) on-line.

c)      Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)     An applicant is allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts; clearly indicating the words “first choice” or “second choice” against the post applied for.

 

1.3   Application Process

i)          Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

ii)         Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)        If you already have an account; simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)        Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)         View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’

vi)        Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

1.4   Please Note: -

 

a)        Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)        Only applicants duly appointed by the Boards of the affected Agencies and are on the June 2024 payroll will be considered

c)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

d)        Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them; their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level; Bachelor’s Degrees and Post Graduate Academic Qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; letters of employment; National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

e)        Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years 2021/2022; 2022/2023; 2023/2024 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews; where applicable.

 

f)         In case of any inquiry; contact the Secretary; Public Service Commission on Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Post
ACCOUNTANT
Scale
U4
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER NATIONAL COUNCILS FOR YOUTH, WOMEN, OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL. 3
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting option); or Business Administration (Accounting option); or Finance and Accounting; from a recognized University / Institution. OR Full Professional qualification in accountancy such as ACCA; or CPA; or ACIS; or CPE obtained from a recognized Institution; Must be a Member of a recognized accounting professional body and accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
Working Experience
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Program Manager Finance and Administration for performing the following duties:-

-       Overseeing management of the Council’s incomes, expenditures and stores by instituting clear policies and internal controls;

-       Verifying completeness of payment requisitions, justification and documentation of financial transactions;

-       Supervising periodic reconciliations of ledgers and cash books to accounts statements, non-tax revenue to URA provisions returns and providing advice on appropriate actions;

-       Interpreting the Council’s financial and accounting regulations and ensuring conformity to Government financial regulations;

-       Preparing financial estimates and returns for submission to appropriate authorities;

-       Preparing periodic statements and reports for compilation of final accounts;

-       Enforcing adherence to sound accounting principles and controls in management of Council’s funds;

-       Coordinating day to day financial management and operations of the Secretariat;

 

-       Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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