Job Title:  Manager Finance    

Organisation: Posta Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Department of Finance.

About Organisation:

Uganda Post Limited, trading as Posta Uganda. UPL  is the most extensive provider of postal services in Uganda, having an extensive network of postal delivery outlets down to sub-county level.

Job Summary:   Implement and monitor financial management activities within the framework of Uganda Post Limited and ensure all policies and procedures, government regulations, accounting standards, and local laws are complied with in line with UPL goals and objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor cash flows and the liquidity position of the organization to ensure UPL meets its financial obligations in line with approved guidelines and policies.
• Prepare Annual Work Plans and Budgets for the Department and guide implementation of planned activities in line with UPL’s Business Plans and Policies
• Contribute to the income-generating and sustainability initiatives of Posta Uganda (UPL).
• Check and approve all payment requests (within approval limits) to ensure adequate supporting documentation, in a defined area of work for ease of reference and retrieval.
• Review and analyze accounts/balances relating to the general ledger control account and reconciliations of subsidiary schedules ensuring accuracy and prompt processing as per UPL guidelines.
• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports, schedules and tables in line with UPL and statutory requirements to the Head of Finance on time for review, submission and presentation.
• Consolidate annual cash flows for review to the Head of Function (HoF) and track and monitor fund availability in all bank accounts.
• Review and submit to the Head of Function payroll for review and approval.
• Check all transactions for correct coding, post into the system and review reconciliations of subsidiary schedules/records, sundry suspense debtors, and creditors accounts and ensure no amounts are held unresolved for undue periods of time.
• Prepare and attend to the needs of internal and external auditors and implement recommendations in line with UPL’s Strategic Plan and guidelines.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and Accurate Financial Reports
• Compliance with the payment process
• Adherence to procurement procedures
• Increase in compliance ratings
• Consolidated and uploaded budgets
• Integrity of accounting systems

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Honors  Bachelor’s  Degree  in  Commerce,  Business  Administration (Accounting Option) from a recognized University.
• Membership in a reputable Professional Accountancy body such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA.

Experience:

• Six (06) years’ experience in accounting or finance at least four (04) of which should have been at the Accountant or Supervisory Level in a reputable organization.

Competencies:

• Finance management skills
• Business planning and implementation
• Knowledge of risk management
• Change management skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills People management

Interested candidates should send their application letter; attach certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates as well as a detailed CV, to reach the address below;

The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration,

Posta Uganda,

P.O Box 7106 Kampala

Please Note:

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Posta Uganda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Any form of lobbying or canvassing for appointment shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• Candidates shall be required, among others, to present the following: Endorsement Letter duly stamped by their Local Council 1 Chairperson Three Reference Letters.
• Prior to appointment on the job, Posta Uganda shall carry out independent reference checks for all the documentation mentioned above.