Financial Management Specialist Job in Uganda at the Office of The Prime Minister

Job Title: Financial Management Specialist
Reports to: Principal Accountant/OPM
Supervises: Accounts Assistants

Job Purpose:
To provide Technical support to the Principal Accountant/ Office of the Prime Minister in Managing and monitoring financial activities of the project as specified in the Financing Agreement and line with GOU financial Regulations and Nusaf 2 Operations Manual.

Key Result Areas:
• Developing financial plans and budgets for the project in consultation with the Principal Accountant
• Managing disbursement of funds to NUSAF2 sub projects in liaison with Principal Accountant
• Preparation of Quarterly and annual financial Reports
• Development and implementation project internal controls for management of project financial and physical resources

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Carryout the day-to-day financial operations of the project in consultation with the Principal Accountant.
• Compile quarterly and annual budgets, monitor and report on financial trends, and prepare replenishment applications
• Produce within agreed time frames and in standards formats, monthly financial statements and financial management reports for management decision making.

Person Specification
• Honors degree in commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent from a recognized university. A post graduate qualification in Financial Management will be an added advantage
• Full Accounting qualification e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Masters degree in accounting from a recognized University/ institution is an added advantage.
• At least 8 years of practical experience in financial management or related accounting duties in a busy public or private organization.

How to Apply:
Applications including cv, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed and submitted to:

The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister,
Postal Building, 6th Floor,
Yusuf Lule Road
P.O.Box 341, Kampala.

Deadline: 5:00pm Friday, September 30th 2011