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• Prepare and / or review Board papers for
  submission to the Board and its Committees; Prepare Board notices and call
  members for Board meetings;
• Take and prepare minutes of the proceedings of
  the Board and Committee meetings;
• Ensure that all the Board duties are attended
  to by Management;
• Negotiate and draw contracts to be executed
  between the Authority and third parties, be responsible for all legal and
  insurance matters, and be the chief custodian of the Authority’s seal and
  all legal documentation and transactions of the Authority:
• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory
  requirements; and
• Work in liaison with external legal counsel to
  represent the Authority in Court and any other hearings, or to produce
  legal counsel where required.

• Offer guidance, mentorshio and leadership in
  design, development and management of processes that support the finance
  and operational functions of the Authority;
• Manage the progress and achievement of the
  finance and administration’s goals and objectives and ensure effective
  utilization of financial resources;
• Provide strategic input to the Managing
  Director on the effective gathering, analysis and dissemination of finance
  and administration information, and represent the Managing Director at
  internal and external meetings or functions as might be delegated by him /
  her;
• Develop and administer annual plans and budgets
  for the organization in collaboration with other departments, and be
  responsible for all accounting and cash flow functions UCDA;
• Take charge of the preparation of periodic
  management accounts for Management as well as financial reports for
  statutory reporting purposes; and
• Deputize the Managing Director in his/ her
  absence as may be delegated.

• The applicant should hold a bachelor’s Degree
  in Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Management or Accounting
  from a recognized University;
• The applicant must also possess a Master’s
  Degree in Accounting or Business Administration;
• He/ she must be a member of a professional body
  such as ACCA, CMA, and CPA obtained from a recognized institute and
  accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
  (ICPAU); and Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
  Administrators (ICSA) or other Legal qualifications will be added
  advantage.
• At least ten (10) years working experience at a
  Senior level with a medium to large industrial, commercial or parastatal organisation, or public institution with at least five (5) years heading
  the Finance and Administration functions;
• Significant experience in dealing with Board
  Directors, and Board matters;
• Proven track record of performance, executive
  processes, and decision making;
• Prior working experience in legal
  interpretation and analysis; Good financial management skills;
• Proven high degree of integrity, interpersonal
  and networking skills;
• Computer literacy skills and familiarity with
  accounting packages and standard office computer applications; and
• Excellent written and oral communication
  skills.

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