Job Opportunity At Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)-Principal Accountant

About US:

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a body corporate established under an Act of Parliament to construct, operate and maintain railway, marine and road services both inside and outside Uganda for the carriage of passengers and goods. As a result of privatisation of operations, the mandate of URC changed from that of an operator to that of asset holder, concession monitor and advisor on railway technical matters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Put in place a system to effectively manage the section.
Prepare Financial Statements under the supervision of the CFO
Develop a system to see that the existing processes are simplified and implemented in line with the URC accounting manual.
Systematically and effectively manage and monitor the performance and Development of the staff in the section in line with Finance Department and URC performance guidelines.
Effectively manage the section in line with the URC accounting manual.
Monitor the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including bank accounts, accounts payables and accounts receivables.
Prepare Annual Budget under supervision of CFO
Review the chart of Accounts periodically and report to management.
Monitor and update the fixed assets register from time to time.
Respond to audit queries as they arise and prepare formal responses on behalf of management for their review and approval.
Prepare Budget variance, cash flow forecasts and other Financial Management reports monthly.
Review and Approve reports and payments as per finance manual.
Develop and implement supervisees’ performance agreements in line with departmental work plan and objectives.
Implement appropriate treasury management systems from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) Principal Accountant job placement should possess relevant skills and qualifications

How to Apply:

The applications should be accompanied with current CV clearly stating current position, photocopies of academic certiﬁcates, and testimonials and complete addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees and their e-mail addresses to the address indicated below;

Ofﬁce of the Managing Director,

Plot 57, Nasser Road

P.O Box 7150,

Kampala.

Deadline: 20^th August 2018