Chief Accountant Job Vacancy- NARO

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Reports to Director General

Salary Grade UR 2(ii)
Age: 35 - 55 years

Overall Responsibility:
The successful applicant will head the Finance Department of the NARO Secretariat and will be responsible for the effective management of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) financial resources.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Supervise, mentor and provide guidance to the Finance Department staff at NARO headquarters as well as in the field and motivate them for better performance;
* Manage NARO's computerized financial management set up and upgrade the financial management information system;
* Interact effectively with the World Bank/DA as well as other Development
Partners on all matters relating to resource mobilization, use of funds and
adherence to financial covenants and audit regulations;
* Liaise with the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development in the preparation and submission of NARO's annual budgets and release of funds against approved allocations;
* Further develop and oversee the maintenance of accounting records.and information in accordance with Government accounting regulations and procedures;
* Design and develop a long term training and staff development programme for the Finance Department;
* Ensure timely disbursement of approved funds at NARO Secretariat and. PARIs and monitor the submission of regular accountabilities for funds released;


Qualifications:
Applicants should possess a good degree in either Commerce or Business Studies and professional qualifications in the field of financial management, such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent from an internationally recognized institution.

Person Specifications:
The candidate should be dynamic and result oriented, with a proven track record of achievements. He or she should be innovative, with excellent leadership qualities, and willing to take on challenges in an ever-changing work environment,

Experience:
Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience with at least five (5) years as a head of a Finance or Accounts Department in a reputable organization or a government Institution. Candidates with experience in managing donor funded projects and with hands on experience of computer¬ized financial management and reporting systems will have an added advantage.

Employment Terms;
Successful candidates for the two jobs will be employed on four years' contract renewable on satisfactory performance.
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Application Procedures:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 15th November 2010.

The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organisation,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe