Job Title: Manager Finance
Organization: Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Manager Finance and Administration
About the Company:
The Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB) is a body corporate established under the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 7 of 2016 which came into effect on 8th April 2016. The Act is supported by a set of 5 Regulations which came into effect on 28th May 2016. The law mandates the Board to regulate the operations of lotteries, casinos and betting houses (Industry).
Job Summary: To provide technical support and guidance in the implementation and appraisal of financial management systems, practices and policies for effective budgeting, disbursement, accountability and utilization of resources
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and forward payments to the Accounting Officer.
- Maintain proper books of accounts and safe custody of accounting documents.
- Prepare and submit financial statements and other reports to Accountant General and Auditor General.
- Follow up on audit queries and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Monitor commitments, expenditures, appropriations, accounts receivables, and revenues.
- Ensure compliance with financial manuals, policies, Financial Management Information Systems operational manuals, Instructions, and Circulars.
- Provide safe custody of cash and other assets.
- Management and supervision of the finance staff.
- Provide guidance on the organization and training of staff with financial responsibilities within their functions.
- Support and coordinate the internal and external audit.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce (Accounting option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting (Accounting option) from a recognized University.
- A master’s degree in Business Administration, or Financial Management, or Project Management from a recognized awarding institution
- A professional accounting qualifications (such as CPA and ACCA),
Working experience
- At least six (6) years working experience three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Finance Officer or Senior Accountant level or an equivalent level from a reputable organization.
Competencies
Technical
- Policy Management
- Financial management
- Information Communication Technology
- Risk management
- Human Resource Management
Behavioral
- Decision-making and problem –solving skills.
- High level or an equivalent level from a reputable organization Integrity & professionalism;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent coordination and organization skills
- Team work
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to fill the online job application that can be accessed from the Board’s website at the link below.
Deadline: 5th March 2025
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