Job Title: Finance Officer
Organisation: National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Finance Manager
About US:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was
established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology
Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and
monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic
development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally
competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is
supported through IT enabled services.”
established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology
Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and
monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic
development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally
competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is
supported through IT enabled services.”
Job Summary: The Finance
Officer will primarily be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and
reporting on financial activities in line with policies, regulations and
generally accepted accounting standards.
Officer will primarily be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and
reporting on financial activities in line with policies, regulations and
generally accepted accounting standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Record, account and report on business and
financial transactions; - Prepare financial reports and statutory
accounts; - Maintain subsidiary, control and general
ledger accounts; - Reconcile and manage outstanding items on
cash books, bank accounts, accounts payables and accountabilities; - Compute salary and allowances in line with
policies and regulations; - Manage payroll debtors and creditors;
- Undertake custody of assets – movable and
immovable; - Preparing and filing statutory returns
(WHT, VAT, PAYE, NSSF); - Follow up of audit queries;
- Perform any other duties, which may be
assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the NITA-U Finance
Officer job placement should hold a BCom/BBA/BSc (Accounting or Finance
Major) or its equivalent from a recognized university; - Professional membership of Internationally
Recognized Professional Accounting Body (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA etc.) is a
requirement - A minimum of three years hand-on working
experience gained while serving with a reputable public or commercial or
donor funded organization, one of which must have been acquired at an in
similar level/position - A post graduate qualification in a
relevant field is an added advantage - Excellent computer literacy skills
(Preferably Microsoft office Applications). - Computerized Accounting Information System
hand on operational skills required. - Ability to work on own initiative as well
as in a team. - Demonstrable supervisory skills.
- Excellent business acumen.
- Capacity to establish credibility, and
trust and partnership. - Analytical and problem –solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of management philosophies.
- A person of integrity and honesty
- Valid Driving License;
How to Apply:
All candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with
the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their
application form, download
here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the
address below.
the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their
application form, download
here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the
address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Or via email: [email protected]
(application must not exceed 10MBs)
(application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence
supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and
employment contracts.
supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and
employment contracts.
Deadline: 21st August 2017
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