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• To promote and contribute to the Development of Tourism sector both
  within and outside of Uganda.
• To coordinate with the Ministry responsible for Tourism and the
  private sector in the implementation of the National Tourism policy.

• Developing and putting in place financial control systems and
  procedures in accordance with government regulations, and professional
  accounting standards.
• Ensuring preparation of annual accounts within the statutory
  deadline in accordance with professional accounting standards and prepare
  quarterly reports.
• Liaising with the office of the Auditor General for the conduct of
  audits and preparation of audit reports in accordance with professional
  accounting standards.
• Ensuring preparation of annual budgets and departmental plans that
  optimizes the resources available to the financial commitments of UTB in
  line with the stipulated guidelines.
• Undertaking an advisory role to both the Board of Directors and
  Management on the financial performance of UTB in accordance with the
  approved budgets and reporting guidelines.
• Supervising the maintenance of accounting records, vouchers and
  other documentation, and record all financial transactions of UTB in line
  with financial procedures and accounting standards.
• Cross checking that all the financial commitments and payments by
  UTB are properly authorized, settled in a timely manner, and for value received
  all, in accordance with approved financial procedures.
• Supervising the collection and banking of all revenues due to UTB in
  accordance with the financial procedures.
• Ensuring preparation of business plans in order to identify and
  focus on the strategies to achieve financial sustainability in line with
  the strategic plan.
• Preparing quarterly reports and advice Management on the financial
  performance of UTB in accordance with the approved budgets and reporting
  guidelines.
• Undertake routine review of cash flows needs and advise on potential
  investment of surplus funds.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

• The applicant should hold an Honors Degree of Commerce (Accounting
  option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized
  University.
• A Master’s degree in Financial Management is a must.
• Possession of professional qualification like ACCA or CPA is
  compulsory.
• He/she must have at least Eight (8) years of experience working in
  Financial Management with at least three (3) years at Senior Management
  level in a reputable organization.
• Strong financial management acumen
• Knowledge of accounting procedures, protocols, budget administration
• Experience in the use of PBS and IFMS is critical
• Knowledge of financial forecasting, analysis and reporting
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff
• Ability to inspire credibility, confidence and build consensus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to provide
  leadership to a team
• Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate multiple projects with
  multiple deliverables
• Ability to plan, organize and lead the implementation of plans and
  processes
• Advanced proficiency with computerized financial systems
• Age: Below 45 years

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