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• Provide strategic and operational
  direction to the Finance and Administration Unit;
• Supervise the UECCC’s day to day financial
  and budgeting process;
• Ensure preparation of Funds requisitions
  to Government of Uganda, World Bank and other Development Partners based
  on agreed work plans;
• The incumbent will manage the preparation
  of books of accounts in accordance with Government of Uganda, World Bank
  and other Development Partner Accounting procedures;
• Manage the Company’s project special
  accounts and local accounts under various programmes;
• Keenly review and update the Accounting
  and Financial Reporting System of the Company;
• Establish and improve upon the existing
  internal controls and procedures;
• Manage key financial relationships with
  stakeholders including external auditors and bankers among others;
• Spearhead the corporation’s long-term
  financial planning process;
• Manage tax planning and compliance review
  exercises; 
• Process all financial transactions of the
  Company and ensure proper accountabilities from recipients;
• Provide leadership and performance
  management support to the finance and administration team, including
  annual review of the team’s performance.

• The ideal candidate should hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Commerce from a recognized
  institution;
• Membership to a professional body (ACC A,
  CIMA, CPA, ACA, CFA);
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in
  Accounting, Finance or Business Administration will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of eight years of working
  experience in a Government aided, Donor Funded or a large corporate
  organization with at least three (03) years at management level;
• Experience in public sector accounting and
  management of donor financial reporting regulations and systems. The World
  Bank Financial Management system and procedures will be an added
  advantage;
• A demonstrable background of professional
  and strategic leadership, highly motivated and a committed team player;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills;
• Computer literacy skills and knowledge of
  computer accounting packages will be an added advantage.

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