Uganda Aids Commission Secretariat Jobs Vacancies

Job Title : Director – Finance and Accounting
Salary Scale : UAC 2
Reports to : Director General
Responsible For : Chief Accountant

Job Purpose: To provide guidance and technical support to the UAC Management on proper management and accountability for the financial resources in accordance with the current financial management and accountability laws and regulations.

Key Outputs
i. UAC financial requirements forecasted and budgets developed.
ii. Final books of accounts and accounting records timely prepared;
iii. Periodic and annual UAC financial statements and reports prepared;
iv. Audit queries and mandatory inquiries timely answered;
v. Technical guidance and support provided to UAC management on financial management matters;
vi. Financial management policy, regulations and professional practices in all UAC financial transaction adhered to;
vii. UAC expenditures financed by the various donors monitored;

Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Forecasts financial requirements and co-ordinates the consolidation of UAC budgets;
ii. Coordinates the Preparation of final books of accounts and accounting records;
iii. Coordinates preparation and submits periodic financial statements and reports;
iv. Coordinates preparation of responses to audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary;
v. Provides technical guidance and support to UAC management on financial management matters;
vi. Enforces adherence to financial management policy, regulations and professional practices in all financial transactions.
vii. Attends meetings, workshops and conferences to advocate and seek support for UAC;
viii. Supervises and appraises performance of the staff of the Directorate;
ix. Deputizes the DG as may be designated from time to time;
x. Accounts for fiscal and other resources of the Directorate.

Person Specifications

Qualifications: An Honours Bachelors Degree B.Com or BBA plus full Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE from recognized institution.
OR Full professional qualification in Accountancy such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE obtained from a recognized institution and accredited by Institute of certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). Member of a recognised Accounting body. A Masters Degree with a bias in Business Administration or Management field from a recognized awarding institution

Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years working experience five (5) of which must have been served at seniorManagement level in Government or equivalent / relevant level of experience in a reputable organization.

Competence: Financial Management; Planning, Budgeting and coordinating; Information and Communications Technology; Accountability; Problem solving and Decision making; Team Work; Communicating Effectively; Concern for quality and standards, and Ethics and Integrity.


How to apply:
If you believe that you meet our requirements, have the necessary skills and required experience, apply attaching copies of your academic and professional certificates/testimonials and your CV showing your postal address, names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact, to the Director General, using the address below so as to reach not later than 2nd December 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Submit application to:

Director General,
Uganda AIDS Commission,
Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road, Ntinda;
P.O Box 10779, Kampala – Uganda.

Deadline: 2nd December 2011