FINANCE SECRETARY Vacancy at the Na-tional Curriculum Development Centre.

Job Title: FINANCE SECRETARY
Age: 35 – 50 years


Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option), BBA (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification. Possession of professional Accounting qualifications like ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA and any other internationally recorga-nized Accounting qualification is prerequisite. A master’s degree in the same field is an added advantage.

 Personal specifications and experience Must have 9 years experience in accounting preferably in a public institution, 3 of which must have been gained at Senior Accountant level.Wide knowledge of public accounting systems and practices

 Well developed interpersonal and public relations skills

 Ability to train and motivate lower staff

 Proficiency in computer accounting packages.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Supervise and control the Finance Department.

2. Be responsible for compiling the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Centre upon receipt of submissions from the Departments.

3. Maintain in the budgetary control of the Centre by ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with the approved allot-ment and establishment.

4. Ensure that all accounts and stores are properly maintained and that no unauthorized or over payments are made.

5. Be required to produce a quarterly budget account showing the expenditure for that period so that appropriate action can be taken especially where additional funds are required.

6. Prepare and produce final accounts of the Centre.

7. Ensure that all stores are properly purchased and issued with accordance to the laid down procedures.

8. Keep books of all income and expenditure and proper records in conformity with the acceptable standards.9. Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

How to apply for the job
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 6 copies of: the Application letter indicating three (3) referees, a detailed CV, Photocopies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts should be submitted to:The Secretary, NCDC Governing Council, P. O. Box 7002, Kampala.BackgroundThe National Curriculum Development Centre is a corporate body under the Ministry of Education and Sports.

Deadline: 21/9/2010