Finance Officer Revenue Accounting Job Vacancy – National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U)

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Organisation: National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Finance
Manager
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 Finance
Officer Revenue Accounting will be responsible for the accurate invoicing of
clients; cash collections; reporting of revenue and accounting data across all
Authority’s business revenue centres.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Creating
    and maintaining documentation directly related to revenue accounting and
    related policies, procedures and practices;
  • Establishing
    and maintaining a robust billing and revenue management systems in the
    Authority.
  • Preparing
    and issuing accurate and timely invoices or demand notes for services
    rendered and issuing reminders and final notices to NITA-U Clientele.
  • Preparing
    and or reviewing billing and sales analysis reports generated internally
    and or submitted by private contractors respectively.
  • Recording,
    reviewing, summarising and posting of cash returns and reconciliation of
    cash collection accounts.
  • Prepare
    and post journal entries, process transactions, undertake reconciliations,
    and manage GL revenue accounts activity in general to ensure balances are
    recorded and reported accurately in accordance with GAAP.
  • Actively
    coordinates the timely close of Accounts Receivables in accordance with
    reporting deadlines including review of outstanding accounts receivable
    aging, research aged items, and complete period end analysis
    reconciliation to general ledger.
  • Compile
    and send timely reports including aged debtors analysis reports to assist
    with the recovery of all outstanding debts;
  • Work
    cross-functionally and collaboratively with other Directorates and
    departments to resolve issues, complete projects, and accurate and timely
    client billing and revenue collection.
  • Create
    and maintain standard Finance & Accounting and management-level
    reports – usually distributed monthly, quarterly and annually; develop ad
    hoc reporting as may be required or directed.
  • Offer
    technical input and guidance in the computation and or analysis of
    relevant IT product and service costs as a basis for full cost recovery in
    pricing the Authority’s services
  • Carry
    out any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager Finance or
    Management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should preferably hold a Degree with honours in BCOM, BBA,
    Bachelors of Finance and Accounting from a recognised University is a
    requirement. Post Graduate qualification in a relevant field will be an
    added advantage.
  • Full
    membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
    (ICPA-U) is a requirement.
  • Full
    Membership of Internationally Recognized Professional Accounting Body
    (ACCA, CIMA, CA etc.) will be an added advantage.
  • A
    minimum of three or more years working experience with a reputable public,
    private commercial or donor funded organization.
  • Hand
    on practical experience in cost and management accounting and or pricing
    of IT products/services in particular gained with a busy telecom service
    provider is an added advantage.
  • Extensive
    knowledge of public service financial and human resource information
    systems (IFMS, IPPS, OBT) will be an added advantage.
  • Good
    computer literacy skills (Preferably Microsoft office Applications).
  • Practical
    skills on Computerized Accounting Information System;
  • Possess
    the ability to work on own initiative;
  • Excellent
    business acumen.
  • Capacity
    to establish credibility, and trust and partnership.
  • Excellent
    analytical and problem –solving skills.
  • Excellent
    communication and report writing skills;
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and
mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful
situations. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Confidentiality and Integrity: 
Demonstrates confidentiality and the values of NITA-U in daily
activities and behaviours.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are
provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their
trust and respect
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and
honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within
prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with
organizational regulations and rules. Takes personal responsibility for his/her
own shortcomings and those of the work department, where applicable
How to Apply:
All candidates who meet the job
requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited
to complete and submit their application form, download
here,  with a cover letter,
supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and
must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the
applicant and three referees, to the address below.
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 (application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants must also submit
with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant
appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
Deadline: 28th November, 2014 (Not later than 17.00 hrs. Local
Time).
NB: No
application will be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard
application form (refer to above).
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