Principal Accountant Revenue and Investments

UWA is seeking a Principal Accountant to provide technical support and guidance in revenue and investment management of the authority. 

Reports to: Assistant Commissioner Finance Revenue and Investments

Department: Finance and Administration

Responsible for: Senior Accountant – Revenue and Investments

Salary scale: UWA04

Vacancies: 01

Contract duration: Four (4) years 

• Identifying and developing internal controls to administer the generation and collection of all revenues due to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in accordance with the financial procedures.

• Preparing and disseminating guidelines for revenue collection.

• Banking all revenue in accordance with financial regulations and ensuring that all payment platforms are secure and properly utilised.

• Liaising with all revenue-generating departments on all matters regarding revenue of UWA.

• Identifying potential investments that can spur revenue growth for the Authority.

• Reviewing and approving revenue forecasts and monitoring revenue collections at the different collection centres.

• Reviewing returns from collection points to ensure proper recording and accounting for UWA revenue.

• Reviewing and approving demand notes for issuance to customers with outstanding balances.

• Handling customer complaints and clarifications related to customers with outstanding balances.

• Reviewing schedules for interbank transfers for posting in the system.

• Reviewing the unearned revenue schedule and prepayment ledgers.

• Handling all audit queries from internal and external auditors.

• Supervising and appraising staff under him/her

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Business Administration (Finance), Commerce (Accounting), or Business Administration (Accounting) from a recognised University.

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) or Finance and Accounting from a recognised University.

• Full professional accounting qualifications with membership to CPA or ACCA.

• Full professional accounting qualifications with membership to CPA or ACCA.

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) from a recognised University.

• At least six (06) years of relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior level in Planning or Resource Mobilization from a reputable organization.

• Planning and Budgeting

• Financial Management

• Financial Reporting

• Risk Management and Assurance

• Information and Communication Technology

• Human Resource Management

• Concern for Quality and Standards

• Innovation and Proactiveness

• Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Communicating Effectively

• Leadership

• Ethics and Integrity