Senior Finance Officer Career Vacancy at Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Organization: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)Reports to: Manager Finance and AdministrationThe Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to formulate policies and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all procuring and disposing entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions. Job Summary: The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for the implementation of financial and accounting processes and reporting activities of the Authority in accordance with prescribed regulations.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Technically support the preparation of the departmental Budget.Prepare quarterly budget projections and analysis and periodical budget performance reports. Manage budgets and other allocated resources in accordance with financial regulations and departmental procedures.Prepare Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MOFED) quarterly performance reports using Output Budgeting Tool (OBT).Enter payroll entries into the accounting system and advise on any adjusting entries.Manage the posting and reconciliations of sub-ledger accounts including staff ledgers, suppliers’ ledger, stores ledger and bank.Generate monthly Trial Balance.Ensure that the schedules for statutory deductions are made and remitted monthly.Actively contribute to budget and target setting and ensure effective financial performance.Supervise subordinate staff.Supervise engraving of fixed assets.Maintain/update the fixed assets register and generate quarterly reports.Supervise the execution of end of year activities.Offer direction and guidance to subordinate officers, in accordance with designated responsibilities.Advise the Finance Manager on any revisions necessary for improved financial data capture and reportingPerform any other duties as assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should possess an Honours degree in either B Com (Accounting) or BBA (Accounting).Additional professional qualification in ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K) or equivalentThree or more years’ experience in a busy finance office in a reputable organisationPrior working knowledge of spreadsheets particularly Microsoft Excel, and working knowledge of an accounting package. Working knowledge of Solomon IV Accounting Package is an added advantage.Highly knowledgeable with the operations and workings of financial/accounting systems in Government.Excellent analytical skills.High standards of integrity.Good knowledge of computer management and applications.Result and Team Oriented.Possess the ability to work under tight deadlines.Excellent interpersonal skills.Good oral and communication skillsGood report writing skillsAll applicants should send their applications with clearly marked envelopes with “Application for the Post of Senior Finance Officer.” The applications should include three (3) professional references are required. Independent reference checks will be conducted.A detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of academic certificates and 2 current photographs of the applicant should be submitted to:Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.Deadline: 22nd April 2014 by 5.00 p.m.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
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