Electricity Regulatory Authority Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Management Accountant
Reports to: Manager Financial Services


Job Purpose:
To deliver appropriate financial information to support ERA’s management decisions and compliance requirements. Contribute to the continuous development of systems and procedures that ensure prudent financial management

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop a co-ordinated all-inclusive tax compliance and planning framework for ERA and tools to monitor its implementation
• Management of withdrawing tax interface with suppliers, including following up prompt provision of withholding tax certificates
• Ensure that ERA’s budget fits within the overall medium term plan and expenditure frame work
• Assist the manager financial services to maintain an up to date non-current assets register

Key Outputs:
• ERA Budgets and budget performance reports
• ERA external and internal financial reporting including financial statements, management accounts and relevant forecasts
• ERA payroll and related reporting

Key Competencies:
• Excellent Accounting and financial Management Skills
• Versatility across ERA’s relevant financial contexts
• Very good analytical computer skills

Training and Experience:
• At least an IFAC recognized professional qualification as ACCA, ICAEW, ICPAU
• An honors degree in commerce or business administration
• At least 3 years of highly relevant work experience
• Applicants must be 27-35 years of age

How to Apply:
Applicants must submit by recorded delivery their applications and enclose copies of:
• Certificates of academic/ professional qualifications and CV
• Address (including day time telephone, fax or e-mail of the applicant
• Address of three referees

Addressed to:
The Director Financial & Administrative Services
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Plot 15 Shimoni Road
P.O Box 10332 Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: January 28th 2012