Project Officer: Finance Needed At the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
Apply Before: Tuesday, 21st October, 2025
Job Overview
Ministry of Tourism, WorldLife, and Antiquities seeks the addition of a Project Officer in charge of Finance to its team. All interested candidates should read through the job description below.
The primary objective of the Project Officer: Finance is to oversee the Project’s financial,
administration, monitoring, and reporting operations. The Project Officer: Finance will report
to the Project Manager. The Project Officer: Finance will undertake the financial processes,
keeping in line with the government and donor policies, internal control and Uganda’s Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA). The Project Officer: Finance will report to the Project
Manager and provide reports to the PMU, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Project
Steering Committee (PSC) as required.
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| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Ministry of Tourism |
| Work Setting | On-site |
| Location | Kampala Uganda |
| Employment Type | Contract - 5 YEARS |
| Salary | Attractive |
| Number Of Vacancies | 01 |
| Apply Before | 21st October, 2025 |
| Job Category | Finance Jobs |
| Level of Education | Bachelor's Degree in; Business Administration, Accounting, Or a related field |
| Experience | Check Details |
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
i. Preparing, reviewing, and presenting annual budget and work plans, and periodically
Report on performance against budget for all budget lines.
ii. Establishing proper mechanisms for budget execution to ensure timely and efficient
flow of funds and execution of Project activities.
iii. Keeping track of overall project expenditure in line with the Project Document and
Public Finance Management Act, 2015.
iv. Reviewing and consolidating financial reports received from partners and ensuring that
All partners operate in accordance with the approved budget.
v. Preparing quarterly and annual financial reports about the project expenditure by all
partners.
vi. Maintaining proper records of Project assets, liabilities, operations, and transactions.
vii. Coordinating the Project Audit processes to ensure that Internal Controls and relevant
financial management prescripts, laws, and regulatory requirements are adhered.
Qualifications and experience
Education
i. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Business Administration (Accounting &
Finance) Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or any relevant qualification from a
recognized institution.
ii. Full Professional accounting qualifications with membership to CPA or ACCA.
iii. Post-graduate training in Finance and Accounting is an advantage.
Experience
i. At least three (3) years of working experience in finance and accounting and in
project/programme management in national or international projects or reputable
organisations
ii. Working experience with the Government of Uganda donor-supported projects is an
added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
i. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and other relevant
legislation, as well as Government financial policies and processes, including
budgeting and reporting.
ii. Strategic planning and budgeting.
iii. Understanding of Tax laws and regulations.
iv. Understanding of accounting processes and procedures, and financial reporting.
i. Understanding of GEF and UNEP financial procedures will be an added advantage.
ii. Ability to establish and manage financial systems and controls.
iii. Project Management skills.
iv. Computer Literacy
v. Ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders and organizations.
Personal Attributes
i. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
ii. Ability to plan and monitor own work plan.
iii. Ability to work under pressure.
iv. Meticulous attention to detail; high levels of accuracy.
v. Good inter-personal skills.
vi. Team player.
Application Procedure
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly through here. Prepare your academic documents, CV, and Nin details. All the best in your application.
Note:
MTWA is an equal opportunity employer
Applications are free
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
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