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Position Title:Director of Finance
Organization:Uganda Christian University
Primary Location:Mukono
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Code: HR053
Category: Administrative
Department: Accounts
Pay Rate: CU4
Closing On: Friday, 30th May 2014
Job Description:
We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven and seasoned individual with very
good analytical and leadership skills. S/he must be capable of leading the
Finance team and work as part of the team of Senior Executives of the
University under minimum or no supervision.
Purpose of the Job
This is a Senior Executive position in the University in charge of all
University and its related College Finances.
Responsibilities
·
Prepare weekly Financial Reports,
and other management Reports for the Vice Chancellor;
·
Supervision and training of all
staff under the Department of Accounts
·
Supervision of all University
accounts and preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Finance
Board and the Council;
·
Prepare Annual Accounts and have
them audited on time before having them approved by the Council through the
Finance Board;
·
Liaise with the VC to prepare the
annual Business Plan and attendant Budgets for UCU and the Constituent
Colleges;
·
Advising the UCU Administration
on financial matters;
·
Maintain the Fixed Assets
Register;
·
Reviewing Management Accounts and
explaining them to Management and the Finance Board;
·
Review and apply Audit Reports
recommendations;
·
Apply with dexterity the
signature mandates to all University Bank Accounts and other financial
documents and is personally be responsible for their reconciliation;
·
Supervising the Bursar(s) of
Constituent College(s);
·
Perform any other official duties
as assigned by the supervisor.
Preferred Skills:
Qualifications
Must be a committed Christian;
·
Should have Academic as well as
professional qualifications in the Accounting field with a minimum of a
Master’s degree in Business/Accounting and/or ACCA/CPA or higher professional
qualifications;
·
Proven experience at a senior
level in a similar organization/institution, with a minimum of five (5) years’
experience in a similar position;
·
Knowledge of Government/other
Regulatory Policies and Procedures both Local and International;
·
Should have a proven record to
handle donor issues, requirements and meeting the agreed Standards;
·
Must be proficient in the use of
personal computer applications such as Excel, Pastel;
·
Accounting and/or similar software with ability to integrate such systems;
·
Must not be above 50 years of age
at the time of application.
Skills
·
The successful candidate must be
able to motivate the team of people s/he will lead.
·
Have the ability to manage tight
deadlines and foster a cooperative work environment
·
Have excellent verbal and written
communication skills
·
Have excellent interpersonal,
problem- solving, organizational and administrative skills.
·
Have good analytical skills.
Application Method
Send two (2) copies of
application letter together with and updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of
academic certificates, transcripts, names and contacts of (3) three referees
Two (2) copies of academic and professional
certificates and transcripts
Applications must be addressed
to:
The Director Human Resource &
Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
PO Box 4, Mukono
Deadline: 5.00p.m. Friday, 30th
May 2014
Only shortlisted applicants will
be contacted
