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Uganda Road Fund (URF)invites applications from suitably qualified individuals
to fill the following posts:
Position Title:Finance Officer (Financial Accounting)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organization:Uganda Road Fund (URF)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Manager Fund Management
Application Deadline:Monday 23rd March 2015
Organizational Profile:
Uganda Road Fund (URF) is a body corporate established by tile Uganda Road
Fund Act 2008, to finance routine and periodic maintenance of public roads.
TheFund seeks to fill vacant positions at its Secretariat in Kampala, and
accordingly Manager Policy and Strategy
Role Definition
To plan and coordinate the execution of financial transactions, the
preparation of financial reports, generation and submission of periodic
financial reports in accordance with International Acceptable Accounting
Standards
Key Responsibilities:
·
Prepare and implement annual financial and tax plans for Administrative
expenses of the Fund.
·
Interpret and mainstream regular Treasury updates and instructions into the
Fund operations.
·
Carry out budget planning, implementation and control within tile financial
limits in performance agreements of Oesignated Agencies.
·
Plan and implement tile applicable component of Road User Cilarges
·
Monitor and report on performance of Road User Maintenance Framework on a
quarterly basis.
·
Track and report on absorption of Road User Maintenance Funds by Designated
Agencies through analysis of accountabilities submitted.
·
Execute disbursements of tile Fund and in accordance with periormance
agreements executed with Designated Agencies.
·
Manage URF bank accounts and prepare regular reconciliations.
·
Manage and update tile fixed assets register of tile Fund. Prepare periodic
reports of the Fund for presentation to Management.
·
Identify investment opportunities, prepare plans and implement investment
strategies in accordance with the policy approved by tile Board.
•Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience:
I.A bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration or Accounting
or Financial Management.
Ii. A Master's Degree in Business Administration (Finance/ Accounting
option) will be all added advantage.
iii. Professional qualification In ACCA or CPA is a must.
IV. Minimum of 6 year experience, 3 of which should be in a similar
environment in a reputable institution.
Skills and Abililies:
a.Knowledge of operating automated integrated financial management systems
b.Computer literacy
c.Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
d.Abilityto work under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
e.Fair knowledge of road sector management and commercialization
Demonstrable team leadership and good organization skills.
Age limit : Not more 1hal140 years
Gross Salary: UGX. 6,000,000 p.m.
Mode of application:
Applications accompanied by
(i) a capability statement detailing
the applicant's general qualifications, adequacy for tile post or assignment
and illustrated personal experience in the East African region;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing experience and positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees, including email and phone contacts; and
(vi) postal addresses, daytime
telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted only in
hard copy to:
The Executive Dlrector,
Uganda Road Fund,5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot to Kafu Road, P.O Box 7501, Kampala, Uganda
Tile deadline for submission of applications In hard copy (strictly) is
Monday 23rd March 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Please note timt only snonusteo candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will result
in automatic disqualification.
The URF is an equal opportunity employer.
