Micro Finance Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Accounts Financial Officer (AFOs) Level 5
Working stations: Country side Zonal Offices,

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for Zonal accounting func¬tion, functional appraisal and capacity building of clients.
Reports to: Senior finance services officer,

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Implement appropriate accounting, budgeting and -budgetary controls at the zones,
2. Undertake analysis of clients Organization reports for adequate guidance of the loan process. ;
3. Support the provision of capacity building to clients in financial matters.
4. Manage all imprest funds at the zones.
5. Maintains all the accounting records of the zones.
6. Oversee the procurement process at the zonal office.
7. Preparation and production of the Zonal budgets.
8. Produce budget variance report of the zones.
9. Manage the cost accounting function of the zones
10. Maintain zonal office loans and recoveries ledger:
11. Maintain and regularly update the Zones Assets
12. Uphold the company's image
13. Participate in offering Technical Assistance and system development particularly in the areas of market and product development, good governance, accounting, business planning, loan tracking and reporting

Person Specifications / competences:
The position requires the following minimum qualifications and competences:
a) Degree in Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration with emphasis on accounting.
b) Level/Part II professional accounting qualifications in CPA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualifications will be of added advantage.
c) Experience in automated accounting systems will be
d) At least 3 years working experience in accounting with a reputable organization preferably in the financial service industry;
e) A candidate must demonstrate practical knowledge in Accounting packages and public procurement.
f) Good interpersonal relations;
g) Good communication skills and a team player;
h) A clean driving permit at class B will be of an added advantage
i) At least 30-45 years of age
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Interested Ugandans with the requisite qualifications should send their applications (hard copies) with detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of academic certifi-cates and transcripts with at least 3 referees one of whom should be your current Employer/Supervisor with reliable day telephone contacts or emails. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the candi¬dates. Applications to be received not later than Monday 15th November, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. to the address here clearly stating the job title and addressed to:

Director, General,
Uganda Management Institute,
Plot 44-52 Jinja Road,
P.O.BOX 20131, Kampala Uganda
E- mail: admin@umi.ac.ug
Tel :256-41 -4259722/4223748/4346620
or 256-31-226513