Manager Financial Accounting- Posta Uganda Jobs

1. TITLE: MANAGER FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (Position: 1)
Position Reports to: Head of Finance
Department: Finance

JOB PURPOSE:

To maintain accurate financial records and prepare financial accounts and reports of the company as per statutory requirements

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee UPL’s accounting and reporting operations including maintaining Sun accounting.
• Periodically review operating procedures and ensure that internal controls are in place.
• Oversee management of fixed assets, payroll and budgeting.
• Ensure that standard payments are effected on time; and approves payment of liquidated demands and imprest.

• Establish an effective debtors and creditors management system.
• Liaise with external auditors in carrying out audits and prepares relevant schedules for auditors.
• Prepare financial statements including the trial balance, Income statements and balance sheet of the company.
• Supervise, train, develop and appraise staff in the section.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned to by the supervisor from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Honors degree in Accounting
• A professional qualification in Accounting. Possession of a relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of progressive and professional auditing experience
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting is essential.
• Must be computer literate in MS packages
• Excellent analytical ability and report writing skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

How to apply for the Job

Interested candidates who meet the criteria specified should send application letters attaching copies of academic documents, a detailed CV, as well as names and contacts of three referees to reach the address below by close of business on 25th August 2010.

The Head HR and Administration
Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
Plot 35 Kampala Road
P.O. Box 7106
Kampala

N.B.
• Posta Uganda is an equal opportunity employer; any form of lobbying or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered
• Please quote the title of the job being applied for on the top left hand side of the envelope
• Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month’s time from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful