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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,Jobs in Uganda, (1 POST)
Supervisor Title: MANAGER FINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATION
Department: FINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATION
Primary Location: Kampala,Uganda
Organisation: The
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Background Information:
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:
·
Assist to
prepare departmental Budget.
·
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.
·
Prepare
Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MOFED) quarterly
performance reports using Output Budgeting Tool (OBT).
·
Enter
payroll entries into the accounting system and advise on any adjusting entries.
·
Oversee the
posting and reconciliations of sub-ledger accounts including staff ledgers,
suppliers’ ledger, stores ledger and bank.
·
Generate
monthly Trial Balance.
·
Ensure that
the schedules for statutory deductions are made and remitted monthly.
·
Contribute
to budget and target setting and ensure effective financial performance.
·
Supervise
subordinate staff.
·
Supervise
engraving of fixed assets.
·
Maintain/update
the fixed assets register and generate quarterly reports.
·
Supervise
the execution of end of year activities.
·
Provide
guidance to subordinate officers, in accordance with designated
responsibilities.
·
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.
Application
Procedure:
· 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.
