Internal Audit Manager Jobs at National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager (1 Position) Re- Advertised

Employer: The National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15th October 2013

Responsibilities:

• Develop and or implement an audit policy and plan according to international, national and NFA audit and accounting standards.
• Ensure that the Executive Director and Board of Directors are aware of activities which should be subjected to internal audit.
• Review and appraise the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of internal controls and giving an opinion of findings to the management and audit committee of board or full board as the case may be.
• Appraise the relevancy, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating data and reports
• Review the system established to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and regulations.
• Review means of safeguarding assets and verifying their existence.
• Appraise the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which resources are employed.
• Assess the adequacy of established systems and procedures.
• Ensure that organizational financial guidelines are followed.
• Provide high level advice to other officers on matters of financial management and accountability.
• Determine audit priorities, work plans, staff allocation and other operational arrangements
• Conduct special assignments and investigations on behalf of the board of directors and management into any matter affecting priority, interests and operating efficiency of National Forestry Authority.

Qualification and Experience:

• Must have a B.COM (Accounting) or BBA (Accounting) degree from a reputable University
• Must posses professional qualifications in ACCA,CPA,CIA
• Must have at least 5 years experience working in an audit environment especially in a
• commercially business oriented environment three(3) of which must be at senior management level
• Should be highly computer literate

How to Apply:

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications, copies of academic certificates & transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees, provide postal, email and telephone contacts to:
The Executive Director,
Plot 10/20 Spring Road Nakawa
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala
Tel: 031 – 264035/6 ; 041 – 230365/9
Fax: 0414 230369


N.B: Those who had responded to earlier advertisements and are still interested should
Re - apply.

NGO Assistant Accountant at Plan International

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
   
Employer: Plan International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
   
Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist the PAFM to manage the financial transactions in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Participate in the preparation of financial reports as required
• Process payments and bank reconciliations
• Participate in the preparation, management and control of the budget
• Train Community Based Organizations (CBOs) on financial matters
• Process transactions in the corporate finance system
• Attend to statutory requirements.

Requirement:
Qualifications, Experience and skills:

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration with Accounting major
• Part professional qualification in accountancy e.g. CPA or ACCA, at foundation stage completed
• Good computer skills with ability to work with spread sheets, accounting software packages such as SUN, Tally, Sage

• A Minimum of 3 years working experience as Assistant Accountant in a busy organization preferably in an NGO.

How to apply:

Suitably qualified candidates should forward soft copies of letters of application, together with a CV to the email address below Indicating the Job title as the subject. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to:-

The Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda

Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.

Please note that no hard copies will be accepted.

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 15th November, 2013.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Office Manager /Accountant Jobs at Uganda Martrys Housing & Construction Co. Ltd

Job Title: Office Manager /Accountant

Employer: Uganda  Martrys  Housing  &  Construction   Co.  Ltd

Duty Station: kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 29th Sept 2013
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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s  Degree  in either  Business  Administration  or  Commerce  ,
• Work  experience -3 years   in a   recognized  company
• Desired Skills
• Must  have  good communication skills   (written and  verbal)
• Must be hardworking  and  cooperative   enough
• Able to stand  firm  and  willing to work  under pressure sometimes

How to apply:

Deliver your  application to  Uganda  Martyrs  Housing  & Construction  Co  Ltd,  
P. O.Box  2789 or hand  deliver  to our  offices  on  Martrys  House  Namugongo  Road  (Uganda  Martrys  Hardware  Centre  Building )

Only shortlisted candidates  will  be contacted  for  interviews

Assistant Accountant Stores Jobs at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Job Title: Assistant Accountant Stores

Employer: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15th Sept 2013

Responsibilities:

• Ensure  items  issued  tally  with the requisitions  and that  they are  authorized  by the Heads  of Departments
• Reconcile  allocated  supplier  accounts  and stock  ledgers
• Accurate  &  timely  verification  and  reconciliation  of returns for  both City Centre  and upcountry

Qualification and Experiences:

• Diploma  in Business  Studies  preferably  in Accounting
• Must be  computer  literate  with knowledge  of any  accounting  packages
• Must  have  good  organizational , Interpersonal  and reporting skills
• Ability to network with user department.

How to apply

If you are interested in the above position, address your applications to;
Chief Human Resources Officer,
The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.
P. O. Box 9815,
Kampala, Uganda

Assistant Accountant /Cashier at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Job Title: Assistant Accountant /Cashier (Mbarara  Bureau)

Employer: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd  

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15th Sept 2013

Responsibilities: 

• Timely  receipting  of  cash  and cheques  in order  to recognize  the revenue 

• Invoicing  cash  adverts  and  announcements  in order  to recognize  the  sales  made 

• Prepare  cash  and cheques  for banking in order  to provide  safe  custody  for  the funds 

Qualification and Experiences: 

• Diploma in Business Studies preferably in Accounting or Finance.

• Must  be computer  literate  with  knowledge  of any  accounting  packages 

• Must  have  good  organizational , interpersonal  and  reporting  skills  

• Ability  to work  independently  with  minimum  supervision  in tight  deadline driven  commercial  environment 

• Ability to communicate in Runyakitara.

How to apply

If you are interested in the above position, address your applications to;  

Chief Human Resources Officer, 

The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. 

P. O. Box 9815, 

Kampala, Uganda 

Accounts Manager at ASA Microfinance Uganda Limited

Job Title: Accounts Manager

Employer: ASA Microfinance Uganda Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013


Qualifications and Experiences:

• Degree  in Commerce (Accounts/Finance), BBA  and  professional  qualification in CPA,  ACCA.
• Minimum 3-5  years  professional experience  in the  areas  of Accounts  and Finance .
• Experience in working with Microfinance  Institutions /NGOs/Financial  Institutions/  Banks  /Group  of Companies  .
• Well  conversant  with   Ms  Office  Package, Excel  and  ACC-PACK  plus  /Tally
• Age  range  30  to 40  years  old.

How to apply

All interested  candidates  can  send  their  CVs  and  motivation  letters  before  September  13  to hraaauganda@gmail.com.  Indicate the position you are  applying  for in the  subject  line.

No other  attachments  are allowed.

Only  shortlisted  candidates   will  be  contacted  for  interviews.

Accountant Careers at Uganda Virus Research Institute

Job Title: Accountant

Employer: The Uganda Virus  Research  Institute

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013

Job Description:

The Uganda Virus  Research  Institute  is recruiting qualified  candidates for the  vacant position above.

Qualifications
• University Degree  in Finance  and Accounting  (minimum )
• Masters  degree  in finance/business administration  is  an  added advantage .
• Professional  skills  training  ; Completed  of CPA(U) or  CPA(K)  with full  registration  or in  ACCA  training  at stage  II

Knowledge
• At least  5 years  working  experience  in Accounting  with  preferably  3 years  in a  Health  Research  Organization .
• Excellent  knowledge  and skills  in financial  management  and  reporting
• Proven  experience  in multiple donor grants  management
• Adept skills  in using Microsoft  Dynamics  (Navision)
• Strong  conceptual  and analytical  thinking
• Supervisory  skills

How to apply:
Written  cover letter along  with  academic  certificates  , Curriculum  Vitae, daytime  telephone  contact  numbers  and names  of three professional referees  should be  sent  to the  address below;
Operations Manager
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd
P. O. Box  49,
Entebbe

Accountant Job Vacancy at North Star Quarries Limited in Uganda

Job Title: Accountant

Employer: North  Star  Quarries  Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013

Job Description:
North  Star  Quarries  Limited  wishes  to  recruit  an experienced professional   for the  post  of  Accountant .

Qualifications
• A University  Accounting  degree or  a Higher  Diploma  in Accounting  and
• Minimum  of  10  years  experience  in a busy  accounting  environment.
• Working  knowledge  of accounting  software
• Desirable-Qualified  ACCA  or  CPA  (U)  Accountant
• Work  based  Skills
• Excellent computer  skills  with  high  proficiency  in Microsoft excel
• Good  analytical  and  reporting  skills
• Excellent interpersonal  and communication skills
• Strong ability  to manage and  prioritize multiple tasks
• Experience  in training  finance  staff
• Attention  to detail

How to apply
All candidates should  submit  a detailed CV , a covering  letter explaining  how  and why  they are  suited  to the  role , and contact  details  of three  referees.
The Managing Partiner
Team and Company Certiified Public Accountants
P. O. Box 8128, Kampala
Plot  446 Kabakanjagala  Road Mengo

Accountant Jobs at Fortuna Limited in Uganda

Job Title: Accountant

Employer: Fortuna Limited

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 31st Aug 2013


Job Details:

Fortuna Limited is recruiting suitably qualified candidates for the vacant post and they are inviting all those who feel competent enough to fill it and it is mentioned above .

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelors Degree/ Accounts Option)
• CPA Part 2 or ACCA level 2
• 3-5 years experience in a reputable company
• Knowledge in computerized accounting packages Especially Tally and Pastel

How to apply

Applications are invited for Training School of Casino Dealers. All applicants should submit the following ; Update CV, Letter from the LC, 3 Passport photos and a full photo

Human Resource Manager ,
Fortuna Limited (Mayfair Casino)
Plot 2/4 Kisozi Close , off Kyaggwe Road ,
P. O. Box 1592, Kampala

Accountant Jobs at Baylor Foundation in Uganda

Job Title: Accountant

Employer: Baylor Foundation Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 2nd September 2013

The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation –Uganda headquartered at Mulago hospital is recruiting an Accountant

Role definition
• To prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management report according to International Accounting Standards and Baylor-Uganda Financial Manual

Specifications
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, and Business Administration with a professional qualification in ACCA or CPA
• The candidate must have at least three years relevant working experience with a reputable international NGO
• The candidate must be 25-35 years of age and Registration with the relevant Accounting professional body required .

How to Apply

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience , please send your application to the address below; Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees , copies of professional /Academic documents , email address, and day time telephone contact . You must have at least a credit 6 in MATH and ENGLISH.
Knowledge of local language is an added advantage .

The Human Resource Manager
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda
Block 5 Mulago Hospital ,
P. O. Box 72052
Clock Tower ,
Kampala

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

Jobs in Uganda at Spear Motors Companies - Senior Accountants

Job Title: Senior Accountants (3)

Employer: Spear Motors Companies

Duty Station: Nakawa, Kampala

Application Deadline: 31st Aug 2013


Job purpose

To ensure implementation of Financial Management policies based on overall company objectives, goals and policies and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Requirements:

• Professional qualifications like CPA, ACCA, and CIMA
• Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized University
• At least 4 years experience in accounting or related fields

How to Apply:

Applications with copies of academic transcripts and cv, addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager should be submitted to:
Spear Motors offices at Plot M428 Jinja Road,
Kampala

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Spear Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accountant Job Vacancy at Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in Uganda

Job Title: Accountant

Employer: Office of the Auditor General (OAG)

Duty Station: Kampala, , Uganda

Job Ref:         Adm. 56/136/01 Vol.4 [3113]

Salary Scale:         U4 Age

Application Deadline: 30th Aug 2013


Job Description:

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is seeking to recruit a Accountant

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree majoring in accounting from a recognized University/Institution

• Professional accountancy qualification.

• Possession of both qualifications will be an added advantage.

Working Experience:
• Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working experience as an Accountant in the Public Sector or reputable private sector organizations.
• Hands on experience of computerized accounting packages will be an added advantage.

Duties:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Accountant for performing the following duties:
• Examining the correctness and accuracy of payment requests, completeness of documentation and certifying requisitions or transactions for processing;
• Verifying receipts, matching and undertaking online reconciliation of invoices and Local Purchase Orders for goods and services procured prior to effecting payment;
• Compiling accountability returns, verifying arid retiring advances ledgers;
• Maintaining primary financial records and up-to-date books of accounts:
• Preparing periodic financial statements and carrying out monthly bank reconciliations;
• Following up payments to ensure beneficiaries are communicated to promptly;
• Monitoring expenditure against budget throughout the year;
• Maintaining a reliable Fixed Asset Register;
• Preparing and filing timely and accurate tax and other statutory returns;
• Supervising and developing subordinate staff.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.



How to Apply:
Applications must be accompanied by:

Detailed typed curriculum vitae which clearly support the competencies required above.

Certified Copies of academic qualifications, testimonials and professional training certificates,

Names of three (3) referees and their contacts,

A recent passport size photograph,

All applications should be submitted on Public Service Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service Commission offices, Ministry/Department headquarters and District Service Commission offices.

Applications through Post Office should be by registered mail.

Applications received shall be acknowledged by this office.

All serving officers should channel their applications through their Heads of Department.
Late submissions shall not be considered.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Auditor General Treasury Building,
Plot 2/12 Apollo Kagwa Road
P.O. Box 7083,
KAMPALA

Accounts Assistant Jobs in Uganda at Office of the Auditor General (OAG)

Job Title:         Accounts Assistant

Employer: Office of the Auditor General (OAG)

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 30th August 2013

Reports To:         Accountant

Salary Scale:         U7

Age Limit:         Below 40 Years

Job Ref:         ADM. 561136/01 Vol.4 [6/13]

Terms of Service:     Permanent terms

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is an institution established under the provisions of Article 163 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Its mandate, functions and powers are enshrined in the National Audit Act, 2008. The main function of the OAG is to audit and report on the Public Accounts of Uganda and of all public offices or bodies and/or organizations established by an Act of Parliament.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding EITHER a Diploma majoring in accounting from a recognized Institution OR an accounting technician certificate.
• Working Experience:
• Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working experience as an Accounts Assistant in the Public Sector or reputable private sector organizations. Hands on experience of computerized accounting packages will be an added advantage.
Duties:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Accountant for performing the following duties:
• Handling full clerical duties that involve inputting approved invoices or payment requests into the payment system;
• Ensure proper filing and safety of payment vouchers:
• Preparing payment vouchers for all cash payments:
• Ensuring payment vouchers are attached to supporting documents;
• Maintaining books of accounts and financial records;
• Compiling accountability returns, verifying and retiring advances ledgers:
• Maintaining primary financial records and up-to-date books of accounts;
• Preparing periodic reconciliations of financial statements and carrying out monthly bank reconciliations;
• Following up payments to ensure beneficiaries are communicated to promptly;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.


How to Apply:
Applications including Detailed typed curriculum vitae which clearly support the competencies required above, Certified Copies of academic qualifications, testimonials and professional training certificates, Names of three (3) referees and their contacts, A recent passport size photograph should be sent to:
The Auditor General,
Treasury Building,
Plot 2/12 Apollo Kagwa Road
P.O. Box 7083, KAMPALA

All applications should be submitted on Public Service Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service Commission offices, Ministry/Department headquarters and District Service Commission offices.
• Applications through Post Office should be by registered mail.
• Applications received shall be acknowledged by this office.
• All serving officers should channel their applications through their Heads of Department.
• Late submissions shall not be considered.

Careers at Total Limited in Uganda - Lead Monitoring and Audit Coordinator

Job Title: Lead Monitoring and Audit Coordinator

Employer: Total Limited Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 22nd Aug 2013

Job Details;

Total Uganda is seeking to employ qualified candidates for the vacant post, may the competent persons apply;

The company is recruiting young graduates looking for a career in the oil & gas industry .
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Responsibilities
• Plan , coordinate and ensure quality of the monitoring program .
• Obtain feedback on the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management plans in the field and propose solutions .
• Engage regulatory agencies to ensure timely progress of the monitoring and auditing process .
• In addition, plan coordinate environmental audits required for explanation and appraisal activities .

Qualifications

• University Degree in Environmental , Geography or Earth sciences.
• Minimum 5 years experience in handling environmental activities and processes in the oil and gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge in environmental sampling , monitoring , reporting and auditing .
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously under pressure

How to apply

Send your CV with a cover letter indicating the position applied for to;
careerstotalepug@total.com

Clearly state Job Ref. number in the subject line and do not attach any other documents at this point .

Merge the cover letter and CV into word or PDF format.

Scanned copies will not be accepted.

Only emails received on stated email will be considered.

Operations Manager Jobs at International Micro-Finance Company in Uganda

Job Title: Operations Manager

Employer: International Micro-Finance Company

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 29th Aug 2013


Job Details;

An international micro-finance company urgently seeks qualified candidates OF Ugandan nationals to fill the above position.

Job Purpose:
Managing the profitability and operational efficiency of a Branch operation by achieving and exceeding production targets on a regular basis.
To manage the client and production portfolio of a Branch to ensure quality business with collections rates achieving or exceeding targets set.
Ensuring the establishment of a ‘client service’ culture in the Branch.
Ensuring that all standard operating procedures are adhered to in the Branch.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1.      Production
• Provides direction and focus on overall branch production and motivating the branch sales team towards achieving production targets;
• Convert monthly budget targets into sales targets per loan officer and communicate targets to each loan officer;
• management of the sales and marketing process through effective marketing of products, generation of potential clients lists and ensuring the closing of sales by branch staff.
• Responsible for managing the branch client database;
• Creating marketing and production plans (geographic areas to be focused on) in conjunction with loan officers in the branch;
• Responsible for daily production planning and review meetings and implementing decisions taken.
2. Portfolio management
• Responsible for branch portfolio performance management in conjunction with loan officers (portfolio size, number of customers, portfolio at risk and arrears total);
• Identification of repeat clients from current clients who meet the repeat business criteria / through analysis of repayment trends;
• Responsible for market and portfolio segmentation;
• Responsible for portfolio allocation and new client referrals to new loan officers.
 3. Management of loan approvals
• Responsible to oversee the entire loan approval process at the branch;
• Responsible for loan verifications and ensuring the quality standards of verifications are adhered to;
• Responsible for quality checks on loan approvals;
• Responsible for approval audits through periodic physical client visitations;
• Responsible for the effective operation of relevant branch approval function / committee.
 4. Collections
• Responsible for ensuring the attainment of targeted early collections rates;
• Monitoring collections rates and the performance of the collections officer at the branch;
• Overseeing the early collections process through senior loan officers and / or loan officers;
• Manage the branch portfolio at risk (par) to ensure it remains below the minimum standard, in consultation with the senior loan officers and / or loan officers in the branch;
• Responsible to oversee the timely handover of defaulters to the collections officer.
5. Human resource management & training
• Ensure adherence to all hr policies at the branch;
• responsible for sound working relationships among staff, managing potential conflict at the branch, building a high performing team and the retention of competent staff;
• Assist in the final selection of competent employees after considering psychometric evaluations;
• Responsible for training and on-job coaching of branch staff and ensuring availability of sufficient training material and training manuals in the branch;
• Ensures that loan officers have the required level of sales techniques, product knowledge and customer service competencies;
• Responsible for conducting induction training of new loan officers and other staff at the branch;
• Responsible for implementation of individual development plans (dip) for non-performing staff in the branch;
• Management of discipline, performance management and managing poor performance levels of staff at the branch;
• Management of time and attendance and leave management of staff at the branch.
 6. Financial
• Responsible for development of budgets at branch level;
• Responsible for profitability of the branch through the effective management of the cost and production budgets and targets;
• Responsible for the branch income statement and to timely correct deviations and implementing cost controls.
 7. Operations
• Ensure marketing plans / marketing materials are implemented and available;
• Responsible for petty cash management at the branch and daily reconciliation of the cash float;
• Responsible for approval of office supplies purchases;
• Management of collections cash payments received, management of bank deposits and reporting of payments to head office;
• Management of any other payments received;
• Distribution of petty cash funds to loan officers and senior loan officers for daily operational (sales and marketing activities.
• Submission of all appropriate management reports;
• Responsible for ensuring loans are correctly captured and data integrity is maintained in the branch;
• Responsible that the registration and disbursement process of loans are adhered to at the branch;
• Ensure branch asset register is updated on a regular basis and ensure that all branch assets are accounted for at all times.
• Ensures branch is fully operational at all times;
• Responsible for health and safety of employees and the branch in general;
• To perform any additional duties over and above the duties listed in this job profile, as and when required by management.
 8. Market review and product development
• Identify client needs and review existing products;
• Analyze market trends and competitor product offerings and making suggestions as to product improvements / new products.
 9. Customer service and relationship management
• Responsible for excellent customer service delivery in the branch;
• Monitor customer service levels with clients and ensure loan officers follow through on deliveries;
• Ensure follow up on complaints and ensuring resolution and acting as the contact person for all unresolved client issues;
• Responsible for conducting client induction and ensuring all loan agreements get signed at the branch.
 10. Governance and compliance
• Ensures compliance of company rules, business processes and regulatory requirements;
• Ensures compliance to the branch procedure manual.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Three or more years Managerial Experience
• Previous experience in a financial institution is preferred
• Sound financial understanding
• Planning and organizing / Workflow management skills
• Analytical / Structured thought processes
• Problem solving
• Customer service focused
• Self starter/ Goal focused / Target driven
• Ability to work in a competitive and challenging environment
• High level of resilience
• Assertiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills / Ability to energize and motivate team
• Integrity
• Strong management capabilities
• High level of computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license

How to Apply:
If you meet the above minimum requirements, email your cv to;(Your must indicate your current salary on the CV)
Recruiting Manager,
Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House,1st Floor
Emails: robinson@frank-mgt.com/frankmconsult@yahoo.com

Frank Management Consult Ltd
Nyaku House,1st Floor,
Argwings Kodhek Road,Hurlingham, Uganda

Loan Officers Jobs at International Micro-Finance Company in Uganda

Job Title: Loan Officers (MEF)

Employer: International Micro-Finance Company

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline:29th Aug 2013

Job Details;

An international micro-finance company urgently seeks qualified candidates OF Ugandan nationals to fill the above position.

Job Purpose:
1. To contribute to the profitability of the branch by effectively achieving set sales targets through actively and proactively identifying sales opportunities;
2. To keep the portfolio at risk at the acceptable minimum through actively following up on all clients for timely repayments;
3. To proactively and continuously deliver service excellence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Production / sales
• To manage own sales production performance and implementing corrective actions to achieve target objectives;
• Proactively driving sales through a combination of advertising, customer referrals and viral marketing (word of mouth).
• Ensure that you contribute to the profitability of the branch by meeting individual sales targets set by management;
• Effectively achieving set sales targets by actively and proactively identifying of opportunities;
• Attend the daily planning and review meetings.
2. Marketing
• Leads prospecting through:
• Approaching potential new customers;
• Gaining an understanding of their business;
• Identifying product suitability and generating customer product appetite where appropriate.
• Building a relationship with potential clients by keeping in contact with them and making regular contacts to determine their financial needs and provide support and advise;
• Taking initiative to obtain new contacts/potential customers through innovative means e.g. Non-branded personalized flyers and responsible for building networks through known contacts e.g. Local employers, referrals.
• Distribute marketing material as and when instructed.
3. Loan appraisals
• Client business premises visits;
• Ensure there is a good fit between the customer and the company;
• Ensure the customer is able to repay the loan;
• Ensure all key business risks are analyzed;
• Ensure all financial computations are correct and customer meets affordability criteria;
• Ensure all the information and data gathered is consistent and is verified by mandatory physical visits to the client’s business and residence;
• Ensure cash flow and repayment capacity are correct and comparable to other similar businesses;
• Ensure loan structuring fits the business, capacity and project;
• Assessment of collateral by ensuring correct valuation, physical verification of existence and ownership and ensuring it adequately covers the loan value;
• Assessment of guarantor to ensure they meet our affordability criteria through mandatory physical visits to the guarantor’s business and residence;
• Member of application approval committee, including verification visits to customers’ business premises and homes with approval officers.
4. Collections
• Submit daily collection reports as and when required;
• Review and follow-up of arrears reports for own customer base;
• Arrear customer collections visits;
• Collection of outstanding deposit slips from customers;
• Handling of receipting related queries for customers;
• Assist in handovers to enforcement where necessary;
• Collections visits to guarantors;
• Follow-up with customers in enforcement and attempt to get a payment arrangement.
 5. Portfolio management
• Perform loan utilization checks within one week after disbursement;
• Responsible for clients’ loan performance by educating the clients on why they need to repay their loans in the stipulated loan terms and by monitoring your clients loan performance for any default;
• Identification of customer business viability issues and handover to enforcement where appropriate;
• Review and management of customer portfolio (portfolio size, number of customers, portfolio at risk and arrears total);
• Early monitoring of the customer portfolio by making regular visits to the customers’ business premises, especially during the first three (3) months after disbursement.
 6. Administration
• Responsible for the correct completion of application forms with customers;
• Responsible for collection of the loan application supporting documentation;
• Maintenance of customer files;
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a potential client register with potential and existing client contact details and ensuring that the register is updated after every client contact and any referrals made;
• Ensures that you complete the telephone register in respect of all calls made from the branch;
• Ensures compliance of company rules, business processes and regulatory requirements;
• Ensures compliance to the branch procedure manual;
• To ensure continuous compliance with sales process implementation (e.g. Sales processes, policies and procedures, legislative requirements etc);
• Ensure that all branch assets/equipment are accounted for at all times.
7. Customer relationship management
• To proactively and continuously deliver service excellence;
• Visit customers on a quarterly basis to assess performance of the business;
• Collection of customer feedback on products and services in order to identify areas of improvement of our products and / or services;
• Collection of updated customer data;
• Providing professional customer services to clients and identifying repeat business opportunities;
• Explain compliance requirements to clients and reasons for non approval of loan applications where necessary in a constructive way to build company and individual integrity;
• Maintain a reminder system to ensure that follow ups are made to the clients and proactively contacting existing clients to inform them of new products, if they meet all requirements;
• Ensure that all customer complaints/queries are dealt with immediately and that a record is kept of all actions taken to resolve the complaint and that the customer receives regular feedback regarding progress;
• Attend to walk-in customers while in the branch and provide excellent customer service.
 8. Corporate image
• Keeping the branch and your work area neat at all times;
• To protect the real people brand;
• Ensure that you are presentable at all times and that you adhere to the company's dress code.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field will be preferred
• Computer Literacy
• Two years sales and marketing experience
• Experience in a financial institution will be preferred
• Integrity
• Customer service oriented
• Analytical / Structured thought process
• Ability to work under pressure
• Target driven and goal focused
• Self motivated
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Planning and organization skills
• Valid drivers and / or riders License

How to Apply:

If you meet the above minimum requirements, email your cv to;(Your must indicate your current salary on the CV)
Recruiting Manager,
Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House, 1st Floor
Emails: robinson@frank-mgt.com/frankmconsult@yahoo.com

Frank Management Consult Ltd
Nyaku House,1st Floor,
Argwings Kodhek Road,Hurlingham, Uganda

Assistant Accountant /Projects Jobs at Uganda Human Rights Commission

Job Title: Assistant Accountant /Projects

Employer: Uganda Human Rights Commission

Duty Station: Kampala, , Uganda

Application Deadline: 28th Aug, 2013

Job Description:
The  Uganda  Human  Rights  Commission  is an  Institution  established  under  the  Provisions  of Article  51(1)  of  the  Constitution  of the republic of  Uganda .

Job Requirements:
Competencies

•    UDBS  or  any  Diploma  in accountancy  obtained  from  a recognized  awarding  Institution  of  a Diploma  in Accounts  from a recognized  Institution  . Part  qualification  in ACCA  or CPA  will  be an added  advantage .
•    Prior  Accounting  experience of  at least  2 years  in a  related  field .
•    Knowing  of  Government  of Uganda  Accounting practices  and procedures
•    Knowledge  of relevant  accounting  packages

Responsibilities

•    Preparing  activity  work plans  and proving  technical  input  in the  budget  preparation  processes
•    Processing  of payments  for activities  including  withdrawals, banking and  Issuing out payments  to facilitate  field  activities .
•    Maintenance  of up-to-date  accounts  records and  books  of accounts  , including  cash books  and  ledgers and preparation  of bank   reconciliation  statements
•    Any  other  official  duties  assigned  from time to time .


How to apply

Interested  applicants  are required  to forward  two  copies  of their  applications  with attached  passport  photographs, together with  detailed  CV,  including  two  referees  with  reliable  telephone /email  addresses, photocopies of academic  and  professional  certificates ,  within  two weeks  from  the date  ogf this  advertisement .
Applications  should  physically  be  hand delivered  to the  Commission  Headquarters on the  address  below  or sent  through  the post  office;

The  Secretary  to the  Commission
Uganda  Human  Rights  Commission ,
TWED  Plaza,
plot  22,
Lumumba  Avenue ,
P. O. Box  4929,
Kampala

Junior Accounts Officer Jobs at Solar Now in Uganda

Job Title: Junior Accounts Officer

Employer: Solar Now

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Application Deadline: 23rd Aug, 2013


Job Description:
SolarNow  is  currently  recruiting  for  qualified  candidates

Responsibilities
•    Correct  and  Complete  processing  of financial  transactions  ,
•    Assist  the  accountant  in  preparing  reports  and
•    Properly  filling  of all  documentation . The  officer  reports  to the  accountant  of SolarNow.

Qualifications
•    Degree in Business  Administration .
•    2  years  of relevant  work  experience in a  commercial environment .
•    Accounting  qualifications (or  in training ) is a  pre.
•    Can  work  in an  organized  and structured  manner
•    Positive  and  self-motivated  attitude  with  passion  for the  company’s  goals

Other
•    The  position  is based  in our HQ  in Kansanga  (Kampala ) but  will  also  require  regular  travel  up country  to visit  clients  and  franchise  locations .
•    SolarNow  offers  market  confirm  remuneration .


How to apply

Suitable  and motivated  candidates  should  send  their  CV  and  motivate  letter (no other  attachments )  before the right time.
Website:hruganda@solarnow.eu.

Senior Projects Accountant Jobs in Uganda at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd

Job Title: Senior Projects Accountant

Employer: Uganda  Electricity  Transmission  Company  Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13th Aug 2013


Job Description:

Uganda  Electricity  Transmission  Company  Ltd  is responsible for  bulk to the  distribution  companies  throughout Uganda .

Key Result Areas
•    Ensure  all  statements  of  affairs  position  and Project expenditure summaries  are recorded  and signed  off  on a  monthly  basis .
•    Review inputs of payment vouchers , Adjustment Journals , coding system  for vochures  and ensuring   Capturing  in Sun System  is accurate . Reconciliation of ledger accounts and  to  ensure that necessary  journals are made and filled.
•    Liaise  with  complete  finance on matters concerning  Project Expenditures
•    Co-ordinate  the preparation  of revenue and capital  budgets for Projects  including  but not limited  to giving guidance  and technical support to budget Centres .
The Person
•    Bachelors Degree  in either  in  either B.Com or BBA  or BSc  or BA  in Accounting  from a recognized  University .
•    Possession  of  professional  qualifications such as  CPA  (U), CPA(K), ACCA  etc
•    Significant   experience in accounting  for Donor  funded  projects
•    Working  experience in implementing  computerized  intergrated  management  systems , hands on experience  in use of  Sun Systems  Accounting  Packages .
•    Highly  motivated  to drive  and others  to the highest  levels  of individual and team performance .
•    Good  supervisory and  interpersonal skills
•    Good  analytical  and  communication skills
•    Must  be able  to withstand stressful work situations  and have  willingness  to work  for long hours  outside the  official  working hours .


How to apply
Suitably  qualified  persons should  send  their  applications  enclosing  photocopies  of academic  qualifications  certificates and testimonials  along  with their  curriculum vitae including  contact postal  address  , daytime  contact  telephone  , fax or  e-mail  and giving  three referees to ;
The Manager
Human  Resource  and  Administration
Uganda  Electricity  Transmission  Company  Limited
P. O. Box  7625
Kampala

Accountant Jobs in Uganda at Economic policy Research Centre

Job Title: Accountant

Employer: Economic policy Research Centre

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Application Deadline: 23rd Aug 2013


Job Description:

The Economic policy Research Centre is Uganda's leading economics research institution. Its mandate is to provide research and other reforms of analytical support to Uganda's development process. The centre is searching for qualified persons with sound professional integrity to fill the positions

Job Requirements:

Role:

To prepare and to provide financial information to management as per the international Accounting Standards and EPRC’s accounting policies and procedures
Reports to: Finance Manager

Duties/ Responsibilities:
•    Preparation of payment and cheques for approved outstanding obligations
•    Prepare accounting evidence to support each and every transaction, capture and verify transaction data
•    Verify that expenses and receipts are allocated to their right accounts and cost centre as per EPRC chart of accounting in the financial manual
•    Ensure activity advances to staff are accounted for in time including reviewing field activity reports

Person Specifications and Educational Qualifications
•    A bachelors degree in commerce, Business administration or a relevant field
•    Minimum of partial qualification of ACCA or CPA is requirement
•    Post graduate qualification in Business Administration, Finance accounting will be an added advantage
•    Hands on experience in use of accounting packages
•    High level of integrity and professionalism

How to Apply:
Applications including CV, names and addresses of three referees, and photocopies of credentials should be sent to the address below
The Chairman, Board of Management
Economic Policy Research Centre
51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus
P.O Box 7841 Kampala