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Job Title:    Director Finance and Administration

Organisation: Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA) is a Statutory Body established by the Free Zones Act, 2014, for the purpose of creating opportunities for export-oriented investment and job creation. The Authority is positioning itself to establish industrial infrastructure, attract developers and Operators and provide innovative Investor Support Services in Free Zones, Export processing Zones and Free Ports.

Job Summary:  The Director Finance and Administration (DFA) will be responsible for providing strategic coordination and leadership in the implementation of appropriate systems for the management of the Authority’s Accounts, Human Resource, Administration and Information Technology. He/She will also support implementation of effective risk and public sector financial management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the implementation of the Authority’s policies and procedures on Public Financial Management;
• Strengthening appropriate accounting procedures, controls and Risk Management Systems;
• Development and maintenance of the necessary systems to safeguard the assets and financial operations of the Authority;
• Ensuring availability, effective utilisation and accountability of funds;
• Support the preparation of detailed Financial Plans for Free Zones Projects;
• Ensure proper Monitoring of NTR systems, prompt billing, collection and accountability;
• Support the carrying out of financial due diligence on prospective Investors in Free Zones;
• Support the preparation of budgets in conjunction with the Planning Unit;
• Oversee the Human Resource and the administrative function of the Authority;
• Provide oversight to the Information Communication Technology function.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an honours bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or any other related field majoring in Accounting from an internationally recognised Institution;
• A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Management majoring in Accounting from an internationally recognised University;
• Should have a professional qualification in either ACCA, CIPFA, CPA or equivalent;
• Must be a Member of ICPAU.
• At least ten years of relevant working experience, 5 (five) of which should be at a management level in government or a reputable Public Institution.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a leadership role with a proven record of integrity
• Innovative with a proven high level of integrity;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Proficiency in the relevant computer packages;
• Self-motivation and ability to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environment
• Budgeting (including Budget Planning)
• Accounting
• Risk Management
• Coaching/Mentoring

How to Apply:

All candidates who are suitably qualified should send their applications together with a comprehensive curriculum Vitae with daytime contact details and three (3) referees and their full contact addresses, copies of academic testimonials and certificates as well as other relevant professional credentials to recruitment@freezones.go.ug

The application and all attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format properly labelled with the Applicants name.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager,

Uganda Free Zones Authority,

6th Floor, Communications House

Plot 1, Colville Street,

P.O. Box 37578,

Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 16^th June 2023 by 5:30pm

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