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The PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated
Ugandan to fill the following post:
Position Title: SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER (1 POST),Jobs in Uganda,
Organisation: The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Supervisor Title: MANAGER FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION
Primary Location:Kampala,Uganda
Experience : 3 years
Job Type : Full Time
Department: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Brief Company Profile:
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is
established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to formulate policies and regulate
procurement and disposal practices in respect of all procuring and disposing
entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local
Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post
primary training institutions.
Job summary:
Implement Financial and Accounting
processes and reporting activities of the Authority in accordance with
prescribed regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Finance Officer carries out the following duties:
a) Assist to prepare
departmental Budget.
b) Prepare quarterly budget
projections and analysis and periodical budget performance reports. Manage
budgets and other allocated resources in accordance with financial regulations
and departmental procedures.
c) Prepare Ministry of
Finance Planning and Economic Development (MOFED) quarterly performance reports
using Output Budgeting Tool (OBT).
d) Enter payroll entries
into the accounting system and advise on any adjusting entries.
e) Oversee the posting and
reconciliations of sub-ledger accounts including staff ledgers, suppliers’
ledger, stores ledger and bank.
f) Generate monthly Trial
Balance.
g) Ensure that the
schedules for statutory deductions are made and remitted monthly.
h) Contribute to budget and
target setting and ensure effective financial performance.
i) Supervise subordinate
staff.
j) Supervise engraving of
fixed assets.
k) Maintain/update the
fixed assets register and generate quarterly reports.
l) Supervise the execution
of end of year activities.
m) Provide guidance to
subordinate officers, in accordance with designated responsibilities.
n) Advise the Manager on
any revisions necessary for improved financial data capture and reporting
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of:
• Honours degree in either
B Com (Accounting) or BBA (Accounting).
• A professional
qualification in ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K) or equivalent
RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a busy finance office
in a reputable organisation
• Must have good working
knowledge of spreadsheets particularly Microsoft Excel, and working knowledge
of an accounting package. Working knowledge of Solomon IV Accounting Package is
an added advantage.
• Should be knowledgeable
with the operations and workings of financial/accounting systems in Government.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:
• Analytical skills.
• High standards of
integrity.
• Good knowledge of
computer management and applications.
• Result and Team
Oriented.
• Ability to work under
tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal
skills.
• Good oral and
communication skills
• Report writing skills
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Full time employee on a 3 year renewable contract and an attractive salary
package.
Mode of Application:
• Envelopes should be
clearly marked “Application for the Post of Senior Finance Officer ”
• 3 professional
references are required. Independent reference checks will be conducted. A
detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of academic certificates/and transcript and 2
current photographs of the applicant should be submitted to
The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
5th Floor, UEDCL Tower
Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 3925,
KAMPALA
Not later than 22nd April 2014 at 5.00 p.m.
• Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
• Any form of lobbying
will lead to automatic disqualification.
