Job Title: Senior Accountant
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), a limited liability company incorporated in March 2001 with the Head Office located in Jinja, is one of the UEB successor companies. UEGCL’s key role is to manage the efficient production of electricity power through power plant development and concession monitoring. UEGCL is the implementing agency for the development of 2 power projects namely, the 600MW Karuma Hydro Power Project (HPP) and the 183MW Isimba Hydro Power Project (HPP).
Karuma HPP is a Public Project being developed by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with The People’s Republic of China. Sinohydro Corporation Limited was contracted as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
Isimba HPP is a Public Project set to be developed by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with the People’s Republic of China. China International Water and Electric Corporation is the EPC contractor for the project.
Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will mainly ensure the proper management and utilization of funds allocated to or acquired by Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively coordinating the preparation of UEGCL budgets.
- Verifying, validating and approving financial transactions.
- Offering technical support to management on matters regarding the budget, finances, financial management and accountability.
- Ensuring the timely preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Providing answers to any audit queries regarding financial transactions.
- Managing and mentoring accounting operations and staff.
- Developing management control systems and mechanisms for the efficient and effective utilization of the fiscal resources of the company and for proper financial accountability.
- Reviewing and advising on internal accounting regulations and procedures.
- Participating in providing answers to financial audit queries.
- Perform any other duties as required by the Manager, Finance and Administration
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The Senior Accountant should possess a Bachelors Degree in either Business Administration or Commerce
- Additional accounting professional qualification
- At least five (5) years experience in a reputable organization in similar position
- Computer literacy skills
- Possess the ability to use either of the following Accounting Software; SUN Accounting System or SAP
- Possession of a valid driving licence and experience will be an added advantage.
How to apply for the job:
All applicants should send their applications with copies of academic testimonials / certificates and a detailed CV indicating two professional referees and their full addresses to: Manager, Finance and Administration, Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd, 3rd floor, UEDCL Tower Plot 37 Nakasero Road P.O. Box 75831, Kampala, Uganda.
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E-mail to: jobs@uegcl.co.ug
Deadline: 21st March, 2014
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