Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is hiring a Projects Accountant RAP Responsible for promoting financial Stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of Contract Financial reports, to improve and implement financial policies and to ensure effective resource acquisition, utilization and safeguarding of Project funds and assets

Reports to: Senior Projects Accountant

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of financial operations for multiple projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with donor and Government of Uganda financial regulations.
• Assist in the Preparation and monitoring of RAP budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring funds are spent efficiently on respective projects.
• Preparing compensation and resettlement payments to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) with due care, transparency and accountability in line with
• Assist in the Preparation of Financial Statements for various projects in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Assist in the generation of financial input to quarterly reports for management, government, and development partners.
• Reconciliation of advance, retention, staff, contractors and supplier’s ledgers and ensuring timely retirement of accountable advances.
• Monitoring and maintaining Asset and Risk Registers for various projects to ensure proper accountability for all project’s assets and risk management.
• Preparation of payments to suppliers, contractors, consultants and staff ensuring that the relevant laws, regulations and statutory obligations are complied with.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for various project accounts.
• Coordination with auditors during external and internal audits, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and follow up on implementation of recommended management action plans.
• Liaising with RAP teams in ensuring reconciliation of PAP registers to align with financial reports.
• Assisting the procurement team with financial input during the procurement process and monitoring of bank guarantees.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either B. Com, Accounting or any related Profession from a recognized University.
• Full professional qualification such as CPA (U), CPA (K), ACCA is an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in accounting for donor and government funded projects.
• Working experience in implementing computerized integrated Management systems, hands on experience in use of Sun systems accounting packages.
• Highly motivated to drive self and others to the highest levels of individual and team performance.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team player
• Good analytical and communication skills.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should send their applications with copies of academic testimonials and detailed CVs indicating three referees and their full addresses through link:

Deadline: 5th February 2026

Note:

• UETCL is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only electronically sent applications will be accepted.