Provincial Accountant,(COU)- Employment, career opportunity in Uganda

Job Title:  Provincial Accountant
Organization:  The Provincial Secretariat of the Church of the Province of Uganda (COU)
Location:  Kampala
Deadline:  25th Oct 2013
Job Information    
The Provincial Secretariat of the Church of the Province of Uganda (COU) seeks to recruit suitable person to fit in the position of Provincial Accountant. This position requires an individual who is knowledgeable and experienced in the various fields, visionary, team work, decision maker, able to work under tight deadlines with minimum supervision, computer literate and able to demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism, good communication skills(oral & written) and management skills. This position require practicing Christian who is committed to Church of Uganda Values.

Reports to: Provincial Treasurer
Supervises: Assistant Accountant, Accounts
Assistant and Cashier

Job Purpose:
• To ensure the production of timely and appropriate financial reporting
• To ensure that the Church of Uganda Provincial Secretariat financial management and Accounting functions are effectively maintained and all internal controls complied with.
• To prepare and ensure that all statutory returns are remitted in a timely manner
Qualities and experience required:
• An Honors Degree in Commerce/BBA (Accounting)/Finance. Membership to professional Accounting bodies i.e. ACCA, CPA, ICSA will be an added advantage
• At least 3-5 years work experience in Accounting field in a busy Faith-based organization or donor working environment

Renewable contract of 3 years, renewable dependenting on performance.
Duty Station: Provincial Secretariat – Willis Road, Namirembe, Kampala
Details of the job positions are available at the address below.
Applications along with most recent CVs with three references, copies of relevant academic testimonials, recommendation letter from Parish Priest, and a day time contact should be submitted to the address below not later than October 25th 2013. Clearly indicate the post you are applying for on the envelope. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

The Provincial Secretary,
The Church of the Province of Uganda,
P. O. Box 14123,
Kampala-Uganda.