Manager Finance and Administration Employment Opportunity – Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB)

Organization: Lotteries and
Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Finance
and Administration
About US:
The Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB) is a body corporate
established under the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 7 of 2016 which came into
effect on 8th April 2016. The Act is supported by a set of 5 Regulations which
came into effect on 28th May 2016.  The
law mandates the Board to regulate the operations of lotteries, casinos and
betting houses (Industry).
Job Summary: The Manager
Finance and Administration will oversee the Finances, Accounts, Procurements
and General Human Resource and Administration of the organization
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Regularly analyze and present financial
    reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and
    annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all
    donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants
    accounting.
  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit
    process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the
    board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
  • Manage and lead annual budgeting and
    planning process in conjunction with the CEO; administer and review all
    financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior
    leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
  • Effectively communicate and present the
    critical financial matters to the board of directors.
  • Manage organizational cash flow and
    forecasting.
  • Implement a robust contracts management
    and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract
    billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and
    cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
  • Update and implement all necessary
    business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance
    department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
  • Perform any other duties assigned from
    time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant for the Lotteries and Gaming
    Regulatory Board (LGRB) Manager Finance and Administration job placement
    should hold a Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration
    majoring in Accounting from an internationally recognized University.
  • Also, the incumbent must hold a Bachelor’s
    degree (Hons) in Finance, Commerce or Business Administration from an
    internationally recognized institution.
  • Professional qualification in ACCA or CPA
    or equivalent
  • A minimum of five years of relevant
    working experience, three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory
    position of a reputable, busy and organized institution.
  • Significant experience working in a
    leadership role in an organization/business unit/project  with diverse professionals
  • Previous exposure and experience in
    Government budgets and financial systems are a must.
  • Good knowledge of the policies, financial
    and administrative procedures and legislations relevant to Uganda
    Government Financial Sector.
  • Prior experience in Government Information
    Management Systems is a must
  • Highly innovative and with a proven high
    level of integrity
  • Ability to work independently and in a
    team
  • Excellent track record of outstanding
    performance
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication
    skills
  • Possess good administrative and negation
    skills
  • Good track record of training and
    mentoring others
  • Highly analytical skills
  • Computer literacy skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send copies of
certified academic and professional qualifications addressed and submitted in
triplicate to the following address:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board,
4th Floor, Communications House,
Plot 1. Colville Street,
P.O. Box 5446 Kampala. Uganda
Applications can either be hand delivered, mailed or sent by courier.
Applications by mail or courier must reach before the deadline date. Two
professional referees must be named and their physical addresses, telephone
number and email.
Deadline: 8th May 2017
by 5:00pm
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