Job Title: Management Information System
Officer
Officer
Organization: Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
Uganda (ICPAU)
Uganda (ICPAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance Manager
Ref: DCS231/03/18
About US:
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU) is the national
professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by the Accountants Act.
The Institute also has a mandate to conduct professional accountancy examinations
in Uganda. The Institute is mandated to also:
professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by the Accountants Act.
The Institute also has a mandate to conduct professional accountancy examinations
in Uganda. The Institute is mandated to also:
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Regulate and maintain the Standard of
Accountancy in Uganda.
Regulate and maintain the Standard of
Accountancy in Uganda.
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Prescribe and regulate the conduct of
accountants and practising accountants in Uganda.
Prescribe and regulate the conduct of
accountants and practising accountants in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Management
Information System Officer mainly monitors and maintains the computer systems
and networks of ICPAU. The job holder installs and configures computer systems,
diagnoses hardware and software faults and solves technical and applications
problems, either over the phone or in person.
Information System Officer mainly monitors and maintains the computer systems
and networks of ICPAU. The job holder installs and configures computer systems,
diagnoses hardware and software faults and solves technical and applications
problems, either over the phone or in person.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provides IT Support to staff, members and
students including procedural documentation and relevant reports
Provides IT Support to staff, members and
students including procedural documentation and relevant reports
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Installs and configures computer hardware
operating systems and applications
Installs and configures computer hardware
operating systems and applications
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Updates the institute’s websites
Updates the institute’s websites
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Monitors and maintains computer systems,
databases, applications, backups and networks;
Monitors and maintains computer systems,
databases, applications, backups and networks;
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Troubleshoots database queries, system and
network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software problems
before they are escalated
Troubleshoots database queries, system and
network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software problems
before they are escalated
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Manages the security of the network
Manages the security of the network
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Repair and maintenance of the institutes IT
Equipment replacing parts as required;
Repair and maintenance of the institutes IT
Equipment replacing parts as required;
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Tasked with the maintenance and management of
the servers
Tasked with the maintenance and management of
the servers
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Supports the roll-out of new applications;
Supports the roll-out of new applications;
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Sets up new users’ accounts and profiles and
dealing with password issues;
Sets up new users’ accounts and profiles and
dealing with password issues;
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Procurement of IT equipment and some software
Procurement of IT equipment and some software
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Develops new database applications/modules
Develops new database applications/modules
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Keeps track of the IT Assets
Keeps track of the IT Assets
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Performs any other duties as requested by the IT
in Charge, Head of Finance
Performs any other duties as requested by the IT
in Charge, Head of Finance
Occasional Tasks/Duties:
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Design the institute’s websites
Design the institute’s websites
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Involvement in the design of new IT systems
Involvement in the design of new IT systems
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Training staff, members and students on how to
use the new systems designed
Training staff, members and students on how to
use the new systems designed
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Supervision of the cabling work in new offices
Supervision of the cabling work in new offices
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Making proposals to management for new database
applications/systems/modules
Making proposals to management for new database
applications/systems/modules
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Handling database application trainings for
staff as an when required
Handling database application trainings for
staff as an when required
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Integration of database applications both
internal and external
Integration of database applications both
internal and external
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Involvement in Procurement of ICT items
Involvement in Procurement of ICT items
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Working with consultants on development/testing
and implementation on new systems
Working with consultants on development/testing
and implementation on new systems
Seasonal Tasks:
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Involvement in Invigilating exams
Involvement in Invigilating exams
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Managing ICT, registration and other duties at
residential seminars
Managing ICT, registration and other duties at
residential seminars
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Organizing staff party/reflection and retreats
Organizing staff party/reflection and retreats
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Offering support during major residential
seminars and other activities
Offering support during major residential
seminars and other activities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
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The applicant should preferably hold a
University degree in Computer science or related field business e.g.
information technology; business systems engineering; computer networking and
hardware; computer software development; information technology; internet
engineering; software engineering
The applicant should preferably hold a
University degree in Computer science or related field business e.g.
information technology; business systems engineering; computer networking and
hardware; computer software development; information technology; internet
engineering; software engineering
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Two years of relevant practical working
experience in a reputable organization,
Two years of relevant practical working
experience in a reputable organization,
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In-depth knowledge of the programs and
applications, typically Microsoft, Linux, UNIX and Cisco technologies.
In-depth knowledge of the programs and
applications, typically Microsoft, Linux, UNIX and Cisco technologies.
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Customer service experience.
Customer service experience.
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Knowledge of MYSQL and Php Programming
Knowledge of MYSQL and Php Programming
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Ability to think logically;
Ability to think logically;
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A good memory of how software and operating
systems work;
A good memory of how software and operating
systems work;
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Excellent listening and questioning skills,
combined with the ability to interact confidently with clients to establish
what the problem is and explain the solution;
Excellent listening and questioning skills,
combined with the ability to interact confidently with clients to establish
what the problem is and explain the solution;
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The ability to work well in a team;
The ability to work well in a team;
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Flexibility;
Flexibility;
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Problem solving skills;
Problem solving skills;
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A strong customer focus;
A strong customer focus;
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Ability to prioritize workload
Ability to prioritize workload
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Attention to detail.
Attention to detail.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should their applications including a
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references including
at least two from previous employers (if any), and functioning telephone
numbers/e-mail addresses quoting the Job Reference Number. Please send your
application with all the necessary documents in a sealed envelope quoting the
job reference number on the envelope to the address below.
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references including
at least two from previous employers (if any), and functioning telephone
numbers/e-mail addresses quoting the Job Reference Number. Please send your
application with all the necessary documents in a sealed envelope quoting the
job reference number on the envelope to the address below.
The Secretary,
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda,
Plot 42 Bukoto Street, Kololo,
P. O. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: [email protected]
Deadline: 16th March 2018
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