National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) Jobs – Manager Finance

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Job Title: Manager Finance
Organisation: The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
(NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director, Finance and
Administration   

About NITA-U: 
The National Information Technology
Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory body under the
National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key
players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated
is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development within the context of
national social and economic development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a
knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where social transformation and
economic development is supported through IT enabled services”.

Job Summary: The Manager Finance will
oversee the finance functions of the Authority by establishing and maintaining
a system to record, control and report on financial and other resources of the
Authority in line with set policies and strategic plan.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Designing
    systems, policies and procedures for financial and other resources
    management;
  • Preparation
    and implementing financial plans and budgets;
  • Reporting
    on actual and projected business and or financial results;
  • Evaluation
    and analysis of financial health and risks;
  • Maintaining
    financial discipline and control throughout the organization;
  • Maintaining
    financial records and preparing financial statements;
  • Development
    and implementation of financial strategies and controls for capital
    investments;
  • Advising
    management on compliance with statutory requirements;
  • Ensuring
    effective revenue and cash management;
  • Providing
    financial expertise on statutory or commercial Debts;
  • Work in
    liaison with external auditors; 
  • Perform
    any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    suitable job holder must possess a Masters in BBA/BSC (Accounting or
    Finance Major) from a recognized University; 
  • Full
    Membership of Internationally Recognized Professional Accounting Body
    (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA etc.) is a requirement;
  • Possess a
    Post graduate in a relevant field is an added advantage.
  • A minimum
    of five years’ experience with a reputable public, private commercial or
    donor funded organization, 2 (two) of which must have been at a
    supervisory level.
  • Computer
    literacy skills (Preferably Microsoft office Applications).
  • Hands-on
    computer skills especially in Computerized Accounting Information System;
  • Possess
    the ability to work on own initiative as well as supervision of a team;
  • Demonstrable
    supervisory skills.
  • Excellent
    business acumen.
  • Possess
    the capacity to establish credibility, and trust and partnership.
  • Excellent
    analytical and problem –solving skills.
  • Excellent
    communication and report writing skills;
  • Knowledge
    of management philosophies.
  • A person
    of integrity and honest

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who possess the ideal personal
attributes are invited to submit their application form, with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and must
specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the
applicant and three referees –, copies of certificates and testimonials to the
address below. No application will be accepted without the application form.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug

NB: Only successful candidates will be
contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling and or any other
“backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in
ones favour, will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate without
any recourse.

Deadline: 14th February, 2014


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