Assistant Accountant
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The Ministry of Water and Environment is hiring an Assistant Accountant based in Kampala to support budgeting, financial reporting, IFMS entries, bank reconciliations, and donor-funded project accounting under Government of Uganda, IsDB, and BADEA rules. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, at least four years’ accounting experience in government or donor-funded projects, and strong knowledge of public financial procedures. Applications must be delivered to the Ministry headquarters in Luzira by Friday 4th September 2026.
- Government of Uganda ministry role with structured accounting and reporting duties.
- Requires bachelor’s degree plus at least 4 years’ accounting/financial management experience.
- CPA qualification and IsDB project experience are added advantages.
- Deadline: applications due by Friday 4th September 2026.
- Apply by delivering documents to Ministry headquarters, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira.
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Ministry of Water and Environment
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9 hours ago
Closes 4 Sep
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Job Title:
Assistant Accountant
Organisation:
Ministry of Water and Environment
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is a cabinet-level government ministry responsible for managing, securing, and sustaining Uganda’s water resources, environmental assets, and climate-resilience infrastructure. Headquartered along Plot 3-7, Kabalega Crescent / Port Bell Road in Luzira, Kampala, it works closely with agencies like the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Job
Summary
Support the planning and execution of budgetary and financial accounting functions of the project. Actively using financial data to inform and assess the progress in accordance with the financial rules and procedures of the Government of Uganda, Islamic Development Bank and BADEA.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation and consolidation of annual and periodic project work plans & budgets together with component teams.
- Support to prepare and review the budgeted and actual annual cash flows and report variances and utilization of the project funds for management consideration.
- Enter financial transactions into the integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation, financial statements and periodic disbursement reports
- Support preparation of disbursement applications including timely and accurate statements of Expenditure of the Special Accounts as per disbursement guidelines.
- Assist to conduct financial monitoring and supervision of district local government (DIGs) that have special accounts on a regular basis and provide capacity building in terms of budgeting, financial management and reporting.
- Support preparation of periodic reports, consolidated project financial statements as required by the IsDB and other stakeholders.
- Provide support to Annual Financial Audit process by external auditors as required by the applicable Accounting and Auditing standards.
- Ensure a proper filing system is in place and security of project documents
- Manage and maintain project assets including project vehicles and other project facilities
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Accountant and
- Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
Deadline: 4
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or related qualification;
- A CPA qualification will be added advantage
- A working of at least (four) 4 years’
- in accounting and financial management in Government or Donor funded project.
- in IsDB funded project is an added advantage.
- Candidate should be able to work independently- with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors.
- Multi-tasking and time -management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Knowledgeable of Government of Uganda Accounting and
- Administrative procedures, rules and regulations.
- in use of the integrated Financial Management System or other similar software and Microsoft Office applications.
- How to Apply:
- All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications.
- Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
- Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter not later than Friday 4th September, 2026.
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- September 2026
- NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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