About US:

Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) is a semi-autonomous body established by an Act of Parliament (UNCC Act Cap 50). It is mandated to preserve, promote and popularize Art and Culture in Uganda and beyond.

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant will provide routine financial management and accounting services and produce periodic financial reports in the Centre

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all the Accounting records are up to-date and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.)
• Maintains an up-to-date Fixed Assets Register
• Control of main and subsidiary accounts and maintained.
• Verifying financial statements and payments.
• Preparing periodic financial statements statements and reconciliation.
• Providing technical support to the Organisations on financial matters.
• Supervising and controlling revenue collection and expenditures of the Centre.
• Preparing expenditure estimates for the Centre.
• Taking part in the formulation of the financial programs of the Centre in accordance with the requirements of the Centre’s Act.
• Supervising Accounts staff under you.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting option), Commerce (Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting plus
• Full professional qualifications in Accountancy such as CPA, ACCA, ACIS and CPE obtained from a recognized institution.
• At least three years of continuous experience as an Accountant in a reputable institution.
• Knowledge of Government Budgeting systems.
• Knowledge of IFMIS
• Computer knowledge plus proficiency in accounting packages eg Pastel and Quick Books.
• Technical and Behavioral Competencies.
• Good knowledge and skills in financial management
• Financial integrity Behavioral
• Accountable for resources allocated and knowledgeable of Government of Uganda
• Accounting procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to hold self and others responsible for results, actions and inactions.
• Is able to enforce accountability for organizational performance
• Encourages teamwork and builds relationship for the current and long term benefits to the Centre.

If you are interested and you meet the above requirements, please submit your applications, Certified copies of academic Certificates, Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae giving full details of applicant's education, qualification, experience and 3 referees with their full postal, email and telephone contacts as well to PO Box 3187, Kampala or hand deliver it to Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC), National Theatre; on De-Winton Road, Kampala.

Address your application to Human Resource and Administrative Manager, UNCC, Plot 24&6 De Winton Road P.O Box 3187 Kampala, Uganda

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Be reminded that UNCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline: 17th April 2020