World Bank Project Vacancies - Director, Finance and Administration at Ligomarc Advocates

Organization: Ligomarc

Advocates

Funding Source: World Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Ligomarc

Advocates is recruiting for a valuable client, a Government Company funded by

Government of Uganda (Coil) and Development Partners, to provide financial,

technical and other support for Renewable Energy infrastructure development in

Uganda, with particular emphasis on enabling Private Sector participation. In

the above regard, our client is participating in the World Bank funded Energy

for Rural Transformation Project, now moving into its third Phase (ERT III),

and is also implementing other programs funded by GoU and other Development

Partners.

Job Summary: The Director,

Finance and Administration will be responsible for ensuring proper financial

management and accountability for the resources of the Company, as well as

taking charge of the Administration Function.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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The incumbent will head the finance and

Administration Department;

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Manage the Company’s day to day financial management

processes;

·        
Prepare funds requisitions to Government of Uganda,

World Bank and other Development partners based upon agreed budgets and work

plans;

·        
Manage the preparation of books of accounts in

accordance with Government of Uganda, World Bank and other Development Partner

– Accounting Procedures;

·        
Management of the Company’s Projects’ Social Accounts

under various programs;

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Preparation of the Company’s financial statements;

·        
Ensure smooth management of annual External Audits;

·        
Ensure that the Company’s accounting and financial

reporting systems are continuously updated in line with best practice;

·        
Actively participate in the improvement the internal

control environment of the company;

·        
Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the

Managing Director;

Key Performance Indicators:

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Adequate Financial Management and Administration

System in Place;

·        
Budgets and Work plans Prepared;

·        
Timely and accurate Books of Accounts and Accounting

records prepared;

·        
Advice to the Managing Director and Board on

Financial matters;

·        
Timely financial reports prepared;

·        
Financial Management reports (FMR) submitted to

Development partners;

·        
Annual reports and management reports and returns

prepared;

·        
Effective staff performance and utilization of

company resources ensured;

·        
Strategies for enhancing company resources

developed.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should hold an Honours degree in

Accounting;

·        
Membership to a professional accounting body ACCA or

CPA is a must;

·        
Possession of a Master’s degree in a management

related field is an added advantage;

·        
A minimum of seven years’ experience in Government

aided, Donor Funded or large corporate organisation, with three years at

management level;

·        
Prior experience in Public accounting and World Bank

Financial Management system and procedures are added advantages;

·        
Excellent interpersonal and management skills and

ability to work with teams in the organisation at all levels;

·        
Computer literate, preferably with knowledge of

computer accounting packages;

·        
Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling

public resources

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications in hard copy

accompanied with a detailed CV that includes contacts of three professional

referees to:

5th Floor

Social Security House,

P.O. Box 8230

Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 4^th December, 2015

by 5:00 PM