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Job Title:      Head of Department /Finance Department

Organization: The
Electoral Commission

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Director
Finance and Administration

About US:

The Electoral
Commission of Uganda, also Uganda Electoral Commission, is a constitutionally
established organ of the Government of Uganda, whose mandate is to
“organise and conduct regular, free and fair elections” in the
country, in an efficient, professional and impartial manner. It was established
under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.

Job Summary:  To assist the Accounting Officer, through the
Director, Finance and Administration in discharging the duties prescribed under
the Public Finance Management Act in order to ensure proper use and
accountability for resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Reviewing
and forwarding payments for approval;

·       
Maintaining
proper books of accounts and the relevant supporting document including the
safe custody of such documents;

·       
Timely
preparation and submission of financial statements and reports to the
Accountant General and Auditor General;

·       
Attending
management meetings and advising on financial matters;

·       
Provide
timely, accurate and reliable financial information to support management
decision making process;

·       
Follow
up on audit queries and implementation of audit recommendations;

·       
Monitor
commitments, expenditures, appropriations, accounts receivables and revenues
within the vote and taking corrective action where necessary;

·       
Ensuring
compliance with financial manuals, policies, computerized GFMIS, instructions
and circulars;

·       
Managing,
supervising and appraising staff in the finance department;

·       
Supporting
and coordinating internal and external audits;

·       
Preparing
and submitting an annual report on performance of duties to the Accountant
General;

·       
Performing
any other financial management duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Finance and
Accounting or Finance or Business Administration or a related field from a
recognized University/Institution and full professional qualification in either
CPA or ACCA and membership to the ICPAU.

·       
At least
ten years of relevant working experience at least three (3) of which should
have been served at the level of Principal Election Officer in Electoral
Commission/Finance or equivalent level of relevant experience in in a reputable
organization.

·       
Proficiency
in the use of MS Suite and other applicable statistical software;

·       
Ability
to use e-government platforms;

·       
Ability
to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of staff engaged in electoral
activities;

·       
Ability
to compile and analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports;

·       
Ability
to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

·       
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with
different stakeholders;

·       
Ability
to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties;

·       
High
integrity;

·       
Knowledge
of government policies and administrative procedures;

·       
Well
developed interpersonal skills and capable of working well as a member of the
organization’s senior management team.

·       
Age: 35 years and above

How to Apply:

Applications with
comprehensively typed CVs showing the applicant’s contact address with day time
telephone numbers, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees,
copies of academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the Human
Resource Office/Central Registry or mailed to the address indicated below;

Head, Human Resource
Management

Electoral Commission

P.O. Box 22678

Kampala. Uganda

NB:  Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top
with the words “Application for the post of ”

Deadline: Tuesday 4th August, 2020

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