National Identification and Registration Authority Manager Finance Jobs in Uganda
National Identification and Registration Authority Manager Finance Jobs in Uganda
Overall Job Purpose To oversee the implementation of the day-to-day operations in accounts, ensuring that they are in compliance with the International financial reporting standards, Public Finance Management Act, 2015, National accounting standards and tax and other statutory requirements, and the Authority’s finance policies and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Provides support in the corporate budget preparation process and assists with budgetary control
Checks payments/receipts to ensure that they are on a correct charge and that all transactions are properly recorded in the cash book.
Reviews and signs off bank reconciliations and reports to immediate supervisor of any unresolved banking issues.
Manages debtors’ portfolio through efficient and effective execution of credit control procedures, and the credit portfolio by ensuring that the defined creditors’ terms are respected.
Manages pre-payments for insurance, suppliers, capital expenditure and Reviews appropriate journals before posting
Ensures proper management of tax and statutory deductions (e.g. PAYE, VAT, NSSF etc) and ensures correct monthly provision for staff gratuity.
Liaises with procurement department and ensures product costing and pricing is effective
Manages the pricing and invoicing of third party stock.
Verifies and signs off payments in line with NIRA finance policies and procedures
Takes charge of the strong room, manages Cash In-Transit arrangements and Cashiers’ imprest
Participates in the development, implementation and review of operational plan activities for the section
Preparation of Periodic Financial statement
Person Specifications
A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in commerce or relevant field with a bias in accounting from a recognized institution
Professional qualifications in any of the following: ACCA, CPA , CIMA
Membership of ICPAU is
a must.
At least 7 years of relevant work experience in a reputable organization, three (3) of which should have been at supervisory level in the Public Sector.
Mentor and train staff in financial management system.
Team player.
Practical experience in using computerized financial accounting packages
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
Flexibility to react effectively to unforeseen circumstances
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
Ability to meet tight deadlines
IT literacy
Age: Not more than 55 years
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications clearly indicating the
position applied for to the Executive Director by email:
careers@nira.go.ug. Applications
should include detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic and
professional certificates/ testimonials and a copy of a National Identity Card of the
applicant. The deadline for submission is 18th December, 2020 5: PM. Applications
received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
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