Senior Accountant

Application Deadline: November 4, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Kampala,Uganda
  • Not disclosed UGX / Month

Website Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)

To provide technical support in budget formulation, execution and accountability to ensure sound management of financial resources

Salary:  UFZEPA – 4

Terms: Three (3) Year Contract (Renewable upon good performance)

Person Specifications

a) Academic Qualifications

  1. Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration/Studies (Accounting), or Finance and Accounting
  2. Full professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA/CPA/ACIS/CPE (ICPAU-accredited)
  3. ICPAU membership in good standing

b) Work Experience

  • At least 3 years’ experience at Accountant level in Government or equivalent in a reputable organization

c) Competencies

i) Technical
  • Financial Management
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Analytical Skills
  • Planning and Budgeting
  • Accountability
ii) Behavioral
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Communicating effectively
  • Time Management
  • Team work

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate preparation of work plans and budgets; facilitate budget execution
  • Supervise timely preparation and approval of financial statements and reports
  • Verify and approve micro procurement requisitions; advise on higher-threshold transactions
  • Review responses and advise on oversight issues, including audit queries
  • Supervise accounts operations and monitor/evaluate staff performance
  • Maintain up-to-date books, financial records and assets register
  • Provide guidance on financial management to ensure compliance
  • Develop internal financial controls and monitoring mechanisms
  • Verify and approve payments to ensure value for money

To apply for this job please visit ufzeparecruitment.online.

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