Job Title: Chief Finance Officer
Organization: Uganda
Martyrs University
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Uganda Martyrs
University (UMU) is a faith-based private University owned by the Episcopal
Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and
accounting team; - Provide strategic recommendations to the Vice Chancellor and members
of the management team; - Drive the financial planning and management processes including
financial forecasting and overseeing the preparation of all financial
reporting; - Advise on long-term business and financial planning;
- Lead in the development and use of best-practice, policies and tools
that ensure a well-controlled university with strong fiscal and project
management, cross team communications and work flow; - Establish and develop relations with senior management, external
partners and stakeholders including donors; - Perform risk management that includes analyzing and monitoring the
universities’ liabilities and investments; - Advise on investment activities and funding options that will
enhance the capacity of the university to sustain itself in both short and
long term; - Review all formal finance and IT related procedures and
- Ensure compliance with various laws and regulations when preparing
the financial reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must be an experienced Certified Public Accountant.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree obtained from a recognised University.
- A Masters degree is an added advantage.
- At least ten years of experience while working with a reputable
organisation and a satisfactory record of service to the community. - The candidate should have good interpersonal and communication
skills. - This position requires a high level of integrity, soft skills and
confidentiality.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their applications to the Director, Human Resources. The applications must be accompanied by
up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, Names and Contact details of three references,
copies of academic certificates and transcripts and current day telephone
contact and email address. Applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Human
Resources,
Uganda Martyrs
University,
P. O. Box 5498,
Kampala.
Deadline: 30th November, 2019
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