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Job Title:        Chief
Finance Officer

Organization: Uganda
Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

Uganda Electricity
Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company, 100% owned
by the Government of Uganda, incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act.
UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks and all
the operational assets associated with the business. These Assets have been
leased to private operators (Like UMEME, and WENRECO) for Purposes of
attracting Private Capital in the energy Sector.

Job Summary:  The Chief Finance Officer will mainly plan,
direct and control the financial resources of the organization in line with
UEDCL financial policies and procedures and International Accounting Standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain financial systems in order to provide
  appropriate levels of security and controls over the organization’s
  resources and operations.
• Approve all expenditure needs and enforce compliance with the
  policies and standards in the Financial Manual.
• Advise and assist management on financial aspects of the company,
  with particular emphasis on the financial implications of decisions to be
  made.
• Maintain complete and accurate register of leased and modifications
  onto the distribution network.
• Provide leadership in taking appropriate action to address audit
  findings and recommendations.
• Review and submit financial reports and provide commentary to all
  interested parties on key issues and strategic implications and ensure
  they are prepared in line with international accounting standards.
• Design systems and controls that provide assured full and
  appropriate control of all UEDCL assets, reconcile advances and balances
  at least monthly.
• Advise management on investment decisions and monitor such funds to
  ensure safety in line with investment strategy.
• Mentor, coach and develop the capacity of Finance department staff
  into a competent team.
• Establish and supervise all work practices of finance staff,
  including providing opportunities for orientation, training, development
  and succession planning.
• Develop budget guidelines and time schedules to Coordinate the
  annual budget process for the organization and ensure alignment of budget
  ratios to recommended standards.
• Report on all activities of the department through monthly reports
  to the Managing Director in line with UEDCL reporting guidelines.
• Advice management on tax policy (corporation tax, VAT, PAYE) and
  file annual tax returns in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Review and monitor implementation of risks in the department in line
  with the company’s risk policy

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate must hold a University degree such as BCOM/BBA/
  or any business related.
• A full member of Certified Public Accountant with a minimum of 7
  years’ post-qualification experience, An MBA would be a requirement.
• Must have a proven knowledge of International Public Sector
  Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and a practical knowledge of Electronic
  business platforms and systems.
• Requires proven experience in treasury activities, establishment and
  monitoring of budgets, and an understanding of data processing concepts
  and systems.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of spreadsheet applications
  such as EXCEL is essential.
• Excellent management and administrative skills and experience
  essential.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills, team building
  skills, and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
• Must be a determined professional person, with the skill to work as
  an important member of the Senior Management Team, whom S/he must
  influence regularly, in order to ensure strict adherence to the best
  practices in matters of Financial Management, Budgetary Control and
  reporting disciplines.

How to Apply:

All candidates are
encouraged to submit SEALED applications (letter, CV, copies of
academic/professional certificates and at least three professional references)
to: –

NB: ONLY
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED OUT OF THIS ADVERT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

DELIVER/POST TO:
Head of Human Resource and Administration, Uganda Electricity Distribution Co.
Ltd, Plot 37, UEDCL TOWER, 6th floor, P. O. Box 7390, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Any
form of Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Deadline: Tuesday, 24th July 2019 by 5:00pm.

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