Chief Finance Officer
| Location | Sheema, Uganda |
| Date Posted | March 30, 2020 |
| Category |
Accounting
Audit Finance Government Management |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | UGX |
Description
To provide guidance and technical support, to the Management on proper management and accountability for the financial resources of the District in accordance with the financial laws;
Qualifications
- EITHER: An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Commerce (Accounting option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies ( Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting plus full Professional Accounting Qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS, and CPE from a recognized University/institution.
- Full professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS, and CPE obtained from a recognized Institution and accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized awarding institution.
Experience
- At least nine (9) years experience in accounting three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Finance Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Responsibilities
ii. Preparing books of accounts and accounting records;
iii. Managing, controlling and accounting for the financial resources of the District;
iv. Preparing and coordinating budgets and work plans for the District Local Government through the Budget Desk;
v. Reconciling bank statements to iron out discrepancies with cash books;
vi. Preparing financial statements and reports;
vii. Answering audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary;
viii. Providing technical support to Council on financial matters;
ix. Planning, supervising and assessing the performance of staff in the Department of Finance;
x. Reviewing and identifying alternative sources of revenue generation;
xi. Coordinating the procurement and payment for goods and services provided to the District Administration; and
xii. Enforcing adherence to financial policy, regulations and professional practices in all financial transactions
Job Requirements
Required education: Post-graduate education
Required relevant work experience: 10 years
Required languages: English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
Applying Instructions
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant posts currently available in Sheema District Local Government and Sheema Municipal Council. Application forms (PS Form 3) can be obtained from the Public Service Commission, Kampala and District Service Commissions countrywide and all Local Government Headquarters. The application forms should be submitted in triplicate to the
Secretary
District Service Commission,
Sheema District
P.O. Box 160,
Kabwohe
Hand written applications are also acceptable. Applicants should attach Certified photocopies of their academic transcripts, certificates and professional papers, plus three (3 copies of recent identical passport size photographs). Serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays. Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted. The details of this advert can be obtained from Sheema District Service Commission notice board, the job Description and Personal Specification can be viewed on the Ministry of Public Service website ( www.publicservice.go.ug)