Senior Finance Officer Career Vacancy at Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

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Organization: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public
Assets Authority (PPDA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Finance and Administration
About PPDA:
The 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 reporting
  • Perform 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 equivalent
  • Three or more years’ experience in a busy
    finance office in a reputable organisation
  • Prior 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 skills
  • Good report writing skills
How to Apply:
All 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:
The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
5th Floor, UEDCL Tower
Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 3925,
Kampala, Uganda
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.

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