Director, Finance and Administration Job

The Director Finance and Administration will head the Finance Directorate overseeing NFA’s core financial management activities, general administration management policies, systems and guidelines as a support to good
corporate governance for the National Forestry Authority.
Key Result Areas

• Develop and put in place financial systems, policies and procedures that ensure adequate controls are in place in order to maintain proper books of accounts and to safeguard the assets of NFA
• Prepare annual accounts within the stipulated deadline in accordance with National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, Government of Uganda Financial Regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards
• Prepare annual operational plans and budgets within the stipulated deadline in order to allocate available resources to identified priorities and guide implementation of planned activities
• Monitor financial performance on a regular basis and reporting to management and the Board in a timely manner
• Ensure that financial resources are adequate to meet NFA commitments and submit financial reports
• Design and coordinate implementation and maintenance of financial management information system
• Establish stringent expenditure controls, ensure that all commitments are properly approved and that all expenditures are properly supported and within budget allocations
• Develop and co-ordinate implementation of effective revenue collection systems

Qualifications and experience

• A honours degree in either of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting and Finance from a reputable university,
• A Masters degree in Business Administration would be an added advantage,
• Must be a fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CPA)
• At least 5 years experience in a commercially oriented environment at senior management level.
• Computer literate and conversant with some of the major account packages,
• Must be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.
• Preferable age around 35

How to Apply 
 
To apply please send CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees including copies of certificates to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be cleady marked: “NFA— Executive Director” or “NFA- Director Finance and Administration” depending on the position you are applying for. No e-mails must exceed 2 MB.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
NFA is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date is 5 PM on the 31st August 2010.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda
Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug