Budget Assistant Job in a Bank

* Position title: Budget Assistant
* Grade: GS-7
* Position N°: NA
* Reference: BAD/10/116
* Publication date: 17/08/2010
* Closing date: 21/09/2010

Objectives

The incumbent will be required to apply the Bank’s guidelines and strategies relating to financial and budget policy and procurement. In compliance with the principles of financial management and goods and service procurement, s/he will contribute to preparing the Division’s annual budget and draw up procurement plans, coordinate and advise the Division Manager on the efficient utilization of budget resources and monitor implementation of the Division’s budgets.

The level of responsibility of this position requires the Budget Assistant to work efficiently and independently and with different teams.

S/he must be very flexible, efficient and creative. S/he must show strong skills in budget management, social and economic administration, communication and interpersonal relations.
Duties and responsibilities

* Help draw up the procurement plan for the year
* Gather information on projects and update the Division’s activity plan
* Gather information on goods and services procurement administration within the framework of the ICT projects
* Monitor and manage the service contracts for the activities of the Infrastructure and Telecommunications Division (CIMM.2) and ensure compliance with the service level agreements in accordance with best practice for IT service management based on ITIL framework
* Assist in goods and services procurement (purchase requests, consultants’ contracts…)
* Assist in the process of recruitment of short-term staff as needed;
* Assist in the process of recruitment of consultants;
* Receive, verify and process payment of service providers;
* Assist in assessing the service provided
* Assist in formulating, planning, monitoring and coordination of the budget for the different projects/ mission and training programmes;
* Assist in formulation, planning, monitoring and coordination of the Division budget;
* Follow up implementation of the budget and submit a monthly report on it;
* Analyze trends of costs by internal order, so as to compare expenses with the funds available and enable the Division Manager to adopt a forward looking approach in taking decisions for activity management.
* Carry out any other tasks entrusted to him/her by the Division Manager.

*This Position Does Not Attract International Terms And Conditions
Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

* At least a Bachelor’ degree in Social and Economic Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related fields,
* A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in budget management in a large, preferably international, organization;
* Sound budget formulation and management skills;
* Client service oriented, keen sense of organization, good at multi-tasking, giving attention to detail; ability to work in a composite team and to take initiatives, showing enthusiasm, team spirit and good interpersonal relations;
* Excellent written and oral communication in English and French, or either language with a working knowledge of the other.
* Competence in the use of standard Bank software (Word, Excel Access and PowerPoint) SAP would be an added advantage.
* Strong aptitude for management of an IT environment highly desirable


Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: recruit@afdb.org) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality. The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are

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Lead Macro-Economist Job- Africa Development Bank

* Position title: Lead Macro-Economist
* Grade: PL-2
* Position N°: NA
* Reference: ADB/10/027 Re-Advertised
* Publication date: 17/08/2010
* Closing date: 17/09/2010

Objectives

The mandate of the Governance, Economic and Financial Reforms Department (OSGE) is to:

* Promote effective public sector management in Regional Member Countries (RMCs) and
* Enhance the investment climate and enabling environment for private sector development. These objectives are achieved through operations designed to build institutional capacity and support policy reforms through a combination of aid instruments, including budget support, capacity building investment projects, technical assistance, special vertical initiatives and targeted upstream analytical and advisory work.

OSGE’s activities are in line with the Bank Group Medium-Term Strategy 2008-2012 and the Governance Strategic Directions and Plan of Action for 2008- 2012 approved by the Bank in 2008 and largely focusing on economic governance and public financial management financial governance. The role of this Lead Expert is to advise the Director of OSGE on the strategic orientations and positioning of the Department; to ensure quality ate entry and provide quality control for operations; and lead on the work-stream on economic governance, the investment climate and enabling environment for private sector development. S/he will also be responsible for coordinating the Department’s activities and initiatives in those areas.
Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of the Governance, Economic and Financial Reforms Department (OSGE) and in close coordination with OSGE Division Managers and Lead Public Sector Governance Specialist, the Lead Macro-Economist will be undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

* Serve as the Department’s anchor, on the cross-departmental work-stream on macroeconomic policy both in the context of lending and non-lending operations, including ESWs; Provide leadership in OSGE and outside through rigorous and analytic economic analysis and in the development of knowledge products. Strengthen the economic underpinnings of OSGE’s work on the investment climate and the enabling business environment.;;
* Lead on the economic analysis of lending and non lending work and provide quality control on the macroeconomic foundations and justifications of OSGE operations, including policy based operations and investment projects to strengthen quality at entry; Support Task Managers through technical advise and peer review on the macro-fiscal framework of operations at critical nodes of the project cycle, from project identification, concept note and appraisal report, and the review of reports on the different stages of the internal review process (identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision);
* Play a lead role in identifying work-streams, conducting policy dialogue and taking forward relevant analytic work to reinforce the Department’s operations and advisory services on economic analysis and macroeconomic policy developments; Lead on the identification management of knowledge activities (events) and products (studies), build synergies between the operational specialties within the Department, and ensure effective dissemination of lessons learned and best practices; Develop and promote knowledge-sharing networks within and outside the Bank, in relation to the Department’s areas of competence;
* Act as the Department focal point on budget support and policy-based lending, engaging with internal and external partners to further strengthen Bank strategic policies and operational guidance for policy-based lending and budget support, including through the development of knowledge products and effective engagement with the evaluation of budget support instrument and the refinements of Bank policies, strategies and guidance in 2011;
* Conduct, at the Director’s request, key missions, conduct policy dialogue and engage with relevant initiatives; Where appropriate, participate in operational missions to support policy dialogue and the design of complex operations; Represent the Department at conferences and report on best practice with a view to disseminating it to the Department’s staff;
* Advise OSGE Director and OSGE Division Managers on policy and strategy development, engagement with internal and external stakeholders, and the identification, design and delivery of operations in the Department’s scope of competence; Participate in OSGE Management Group overseeing its strategic orientations and operational effectiveness;
* Lead the Department’s contribution to the development, implementation and monitoring of the Bank private sector strategy, in close coordination with internal partners including the review of the Bank Group Medium-Term Strategy 2008-2012, the Governance Strategic Directions and Plan of Action for 2008- 2012 and the Bank Private Sector Strategy;
* Play an active part in formulation and implementation of Bank policies, initiatives and operations, in light of international best practice with the aim of strengthening the Department’s operations as well as the advice it provides; Lead the Department’s engagement with relevant international partners, regional institutions and special initiatives in the area of economic governance, investment climate, and enabling environment for private sector development; Lead on the Department’s engagement with relevant special initiatives, such as Making Finance Work for Africa or the African Investment Climate Facility
* Work with the Department’s divisions to produce reports on the Department’s activities and results and such other reports as requested by Senior Management in the Department’s areas of focus;

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

* At least a master degree in macro-economics and/or public economics, and preferably a PhD
* Proven skills and theoretical expertise in macro-economics and /or public economics, public sector reform; Publication of research work and experience in leading task forces and advisory groups in the above fields would be added advantages;
* Preferably a minimum of eight (08) years of relevant professional experience in economic policy and institutional reform, preferably in an international financial institution and/or managing reform in the public sector; Strong knowledge of macroeconomic reforms and challenges in Africa and field experience; Proven experience with aid instruments, including policy based operations and investment projects;
* Ability to rigorously analyze and strategically synthesize complex issues with precision and attention to detail; Ability to think strategically and conduct high-level policy dialogue with clients, internal stakeholders and external partners;
* Confirmed aptitude to build and lead teams of professionals; effective in coaching and coordination;
* Capacity to organize training/workshops for knowledge transfer;
* Capacity to manage sensitive situations requiring work under pressure to deliver results within the prescribed time limits; skilled report writer;
* Excellent written and spoken communication in both Bank working languages; a good knowledge of other working languages of RMC would be an asset;
* Competence with standard Bank Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP recommended;
* Knowledge of Bank strategies, policies and procedures would be an asset

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: recruit@afdb.org) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality. The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Tax Accountant Job- MTN Uganda

Job Title: Tax Accountant
Department: Finance
Location: MTN TOWERS PLOT 22 HANNINGTON ROAD
Job Description

The position reports to the Senior Tax Accountant

The main purpose of the job is to support the implementation of the tax compliance function across the company.
Job Responsibilities

The position’s prime responsibilities are:

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and remittance of statutory taxes (i.e. VAT, excise, withholding tax and PAYE) and tax returns.

• Facilitate the timely preparation and payment of custom taxes.

• Preparation and reconciliation of statutory tax remittances to the general ledgers.

• Ensure preparation and dispatch of withholding tax certificates to suppliers in an orderly and timely manner.

• Effectively manage the timely retrieval and custody of tax receipts and other tax records from the URA as well as maintaining the general custody of internal tax documents and reports.

• Carry out periodic and frequent reviews on due local supplier payments to mitigate any tax incidences in respect to VAT and withholding tax.

• Manage the capture/input and authenticity of tax information into the financial system.

• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time


Job Requirements

The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree of commerce or business or law. A professional accounting qualification (such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) or near qualification (i.e. final stages)

They must have 2 years commercial experience in a busy commercial environment preferably in a tax accounting and advisory role.

He or she must possess excellent analytical skills, good interpersonal, reporting writing, research and good computer skills. Ability to pay attention to detail.

Deadline: 28th 8 2010

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Legal and Regulatory Job- MTN Uganda

Department: Legal and Regulatory
Location: MTN TOWERS PLOT 22 HANNINGTON ROAD
Job Description

The main purpose of the job is to advise on commercial; contractual and legal terms and provide legal advice on company related issues of a legal nature.

To draft and peruse product and service agreements as well as ensure that governing policies and procedures are adhered to.

To manage compliance and adherence to contracts.
Job Responsibilities

The prime responsibilities of the position are;

• Advise the company on commercial; contractual; and legal terms;
• Provide legal advice to employees on company related issues of a legal nature;
• Draft different kinds of contracts and agreements for the company.
• Represent the company at meetings and negotiations;
• Contribute to the development of governing company polices in line with the laws of Uganda;
• Ensure that governing polices and procedures are followed; i.e. procurement process, disciplinary procedures;
• Act as a liaison between the company and the company’s external legal advisors and other corporate bodies in Uganda.
• Follow up on legal issues , litigation and the judicial; process
• Deal; with the day to day legal administrative work
• Any other obligation or duty as the Company Secretary may determine.
Job Requirements

The applicant should posses a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice with at least 2 years of professional experience.

In addition he/she should have experience in commercial Law, with good negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Be a strong team player, with unquestionable integrity, one who pays attention to detail, able to work under pressure and have ability to interpret legal information

Interested candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs, salary history and benefit package, copies of certificates (Certified originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees to the Recruitment Officer, MTN-Uganda, P.O. Box 24624, Kampala OR hand delivered at MTN Towers, reception desk, not later than 27th August 2010.

Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunities employer and as such qualified ladies are encouraged to apply.

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Budget Analyst,- American Embassy Jobs In uganda

U. S. Mission, Uganda
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 071/2010 Date: 07/30/2010

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Budget Analyst, FSN-9; FP-5
OPENING DATE: July 30, 2010
CLOSING DATE: August 12, 2010
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Kampala is seeking an individual for the position of Budget analyst in the Budget and Fiscal Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Financial Specialist, the incumbent oversees multiple post budgets and will be responsible for budget formulation in conformance with approved guidelines, budget monitoring and reporting as well as response to data calls. Performing research and computations necessary to establish cost and expense levels for financial plans and provide justifications for the same. Ensuring that obligations and expenditures are in accordance with the budget. Advise agencies through the Financial Management Officer on variations in the budget and recommend alternatives and options in order to ensure that there is adequate funding for the various programs. Ability to forecast and project expenditure and advise agencies on adequacy of available funding and need for reprogramming. Report preparation for assigned agencies and the Financial Management Officer.
A copy of the complete position duties and responsibilities is available on kampala.usembassy.gov.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education required: A University degree in either of the following; Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Social Sciences, Arts, Education, Social Work and Social Administration, Law, Commerce, Finance, Ethics and Development is required.
2. Work Experience: Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management and budgeting with a computerized system, or cashiering is required.
3. Language Requirement: Level IV spoken and written English ability is required.
4. Knowledge: Good working knowledge of budgeting fundamentals, forecasting techniques and financial management is required
5. Skills and Abilities: Must be able to relate funds management with mission, programs and projects at post. Must be able to understand budget management and implications of changes of priorities. Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills and an ability to articulate complex issues both orally and written is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver's License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Nsambya Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
By Fax:
0414-341-863
Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov

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