Accountant at Makerere University Walter Reed Project – Employment Opportunity in Kampala, Uganda

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Makerere University Walter Reed Project

Vacancy Title:
Accountant

Deadline of this Job:
28th October, 2012.
Summary:
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-government, non-profi t HIV research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections.
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:  Incumbent will be located at the Makerere University/Walter Reed Program (MUWRP) in Kampala. The Accountant will provide overall support to the Finance section in the areas of accountancy. This position requires keen attention to detail and high levels of confi dentiality and integrity.
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assign budget, funder and project codes to approved payment requests.
  • Preparation of Bank reconciliations
  • Ensuring that accounts are accurately monitored and recorded
  • Maintaining fi nancial records which accurately record the project’s incoming and outgoing finances
  • Assist in dealing with project’s payroll by processing wages and employee expense claims.
  • Completing and fi lling monthly statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF and WHT)
  • Participate in the preparation of monthly management/ fi nancial accounts
  • Carrying out banking duties as a third party agent including making cash deposits, cash withdrawals, picking bank statements and other related tasks.
  • Oversee accountability of works advances following procedures in the accounting manual
  • Carrying out fi eld visits to ensure project resources are put to the right use.
  • Updating the lab Income schedule monthly.
  • Participate  in the preparation of Audit fi les / Audit processes
  • Other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor and / or Head of Department
Key Performance Indicators
  • Bank reconciliation is carried out on a monthly basis and MUST be completed by the 5th day following the month under review.
  • Attaching correct ledger account, funders and projects
  • Carrying out routine reconciliation of all accounts receivable and payables
  • Ensure staff salaries are effected as per policy 137.1 of the Human resource manual
  • Payroll deductions are prepared and submitted by the 15th of the month
  • Monthly management accounts must be completed by the 5th day of the month following the month under review and
    forwarded to the Accountant for further review.
  • Accountability of works advances is done within the specifi ed time as per accounting manual guidelines.
Requirements:
 Required Education and Knowledge
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Level III CPA
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • 3 Years Work Experience
  • SUPERVISORY CONTROL: The Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Senior Accountant.
  • PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: Ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbally or other means as deemed appropriate.  The Incumbent will work at MUWRP Plot 42 Nakasero Road and should be able to travel to the Project’s Collaborative Sites.
Interested candidates should send their Applications and Resume with 3 referees to the below address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere University Walter Reed Project
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O. Box 16524,
Kampala.