Director Finance and Administration,Career Opportunity in Uganda,at (UEPB), Jobs in Uganda,

Director Finance, Administrative Officer,  Job adverts in Uganda, Uganda Jobs, 

POST: DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Salary Scale: UEPB2

Reports to: Executive Director

Responsible for: Senior Executives

Organisation: Uganda Export Promotion Board(UEPB)

Background Information:

Uganda Export Promotion Board(UEPB) which is an equal opportunities employer is a semiautonomous public agency set up by the Uganda Export Promotion Board Act 1996 under

the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives with the main objective of facilitating the

development, promotion and coordination of all export- related activities that lead to

export growth on a sustainable basis.

The primary functions of the Board are:

I. To provide trade and market information services

II. To promote and coordinate the development of exports

III. Provide trade promotional services

IV. Provide customised advisory services

V. Formulate and recommend to Government export plans, policies and strategies.

Key Functions:

· Provide financial and accounting services including budget preparation, payroll management, funds requisition and their disbursement and accounting,

· Prepare annual work plans and programmes for the Directorate

· Provide input in consolidating accounts and preparing quarterly and annual financial reports

· Support and develop proper financial reporting system

· Maintain an up-to-date asset register for the Board

· Assist with the internal and external audit exercises

· Preparation of all payments by the Board to ensure conformance with the Board’s Financial and Accounting Regulations, and relevant national laws governing public finance and accountability

· Perform any other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Executive Director

· Tender technical advice to the ED and other stakeholders on financial accounting and

management, human resource policies and procedures and common services

· Monitor and evaluate performance management system in the Directorate.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS

Should have an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration from a recognized awarding University or Institution, and Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting. Be a full member of an Accounting body such as ACCA, CPA, and ICPAU.

EXPERIENCE

Should have relevant working experience of at least (8) eight years at senior or management level gained from a reputable organization, (4) four years of which should either be in private or public sector.

COMPETENCES

· Knowledge of Public Finance and Accountability Act (PFAA), Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), public service regulations, Public service standing orders and related financial management regulatory frameworks

· Conversant with the procurement, disposal and contract management process

· Excellent human resource management skills

· Effective delegation, mentoring and coaching of subordinates.

· Effective delegation, mentoring and coaching subordinates

· Communication skills

· Time Management

Please visit our website : www.ugandaexports.go.ug

Submission of applications:

Qualified Ugandan applicants should submit their applications including; cover letter,

detailed curriculum vitae, three referees, copies of certified academic transcripts and

certificates to:

The Executive Director, Uganda Export Promotion Board,

 2nd floor, UEDCL Towers- Plot 37 Nakasero Road,

P. O. Box 5045, Kampala and should be either hand delivered or sent by email to hr@ugandaexports.go.ug not later than 29th January 2018 by 5:00pm

The post applied for should be indicated on the right hand top corner of the envelope.

While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only shortlisted applicants will be

contacted. In case of any clarification, applicants can call on telephone number: 0414 230 250