UGANDA INSTITUTION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (UIPE)

JOB VACANCY

UIPE is an institution that was established as an association of Professional Engineers of Uganda. UIPE is focused at promoting the general advancement of the science and practice of engineering and its application, and focuses at facilitating the exchange of information and ideas on those subjects amongst the members of the institution.

Job title: Accounts and Finance Officer
Reports to: The Executive Secretary
Purpose of the Job: Overall management of the finances and accounts of the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all funds of the institution are received and banked according to financial guidelines put in place by council.
• Prepare annual budget in liaison with the Chief Executive officer and subsequently submit to council for approval.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statement/reports in accordance with accounting standards and submit them to the Chief Executive Office for onward submission for approval.
• Prepare and manage all payments including petty cash in accordance with financial guidelines or any standing order that may be put in place by Council.
• Prepare invoices for membership and subscription to members and update subscription standing of members.
• Prepare and submit all necessary returns to URA and NSSF as mandated.
• Follow up and manage debt collection and/or revenue collection in accordance to financial guidelines or any standing order that may be put in place by council.
• Assist the Manager UIPE Secretariat in the day to day management of the secretariat.
• Perform any task/duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 Qualifications and Experience.

• At least a bachelors degree in Business administration, Commerce, or Finance, majoring in accounting.
• At least five years of relevant work experience.
• Membership with a recognized professional body (e.g. CPA, and ACCA)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software; mostly Ms Excel and QuickBooks, will be an added advantage.

UIPE is an equal opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply.
Please send cover letter and CV to:

The Honorary Secretary
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
Management Support Unit Building
Public Works Training Centre
Plot 2 Gloucester Avenue, Kyambogo.
P.O. Box 1308,
Kampala.

Deadline for submission of applications is Monday 25^th November 2013 by 5.00 p.m.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted