Job Title: Manager Finance
Organisation: Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Uganda Post Limited, trading as Posta Uganda. UPL is the most extensive provider of postal services in Uganda, having an extensive network of postal delivery outlets down to sub-county level.
Job Summary: The Manager Finance will implement and monitor financial management activities within the framework of Uganda Post Limited and ensure all policies and procedures, government regulations, accounting standards, and local laws are complied with in line with UPL goals and objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor cash flows and the liquidity position of the organization to ensure UPL meets its financial obligations in line with approved guidelines and policies.
- Prepare annual plans and budgets for the department and guide implementation of planned activities in line with UPL’s Business plans and policies.
- Contribute to the income-generating and sustainability initiative of UPL
- Check and approve all payment requests (within approval
- Review and analyze accounts/balances relating to the general ledger control account and reconciliations of subsidiary schedules ensuring accuracy and prompt processing as per UPL guidelines.
- Prepare and submit periodic financial reports, schedules and tables in line with UPL and statutory requirements to the Head of Finance on time for review, submission and presentation.
- Consolidate annual cash flows for review to the Head of Function (HoF) and track and monitor fund availability in all bank accounts.
- Review and submit to the Head of Function payroll for review and approval.
- Check all transactions for correct coding, post into the system and review reconciliations of subsidiary schedules/records, sundry suspense debtors, and creditors accounts and ensure no amounts are held unresolved for undue periods of time.
- Prepare and attend to the needs of internal and external auditors and implement recommendations in line with UPL’s Strategic Plan and guidelines.
Key Performance Indicators
- Timely and Accurate Financial Reports
- Compliance with the payment process Adherence to procurement procedures
- Increase in compliance ratings Consolidated and uploaded budgets Integrity of accounting systems
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Management or Accounting majoring in Accounting from a recognized University.
- Membership a reputable Professional Accountancy body such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
- At least six years of experience in accounting, finance or a related field at least four (04) of which should have been at the Accountant or Supervisory Level in a reputable organization.
- Finance management skills
- Business planning and implementation
- Knowledge of risk management
- Change management skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- People management
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their application i.e. cover letter, CV, and copies of academic documents to careers@ugapost.co.ug in one PDF document; to reach the address below. Please put the job you are applying for as the Subject (Strictly).
The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration
Posta Uganda
P.O. Box 7106
Kampala, Uganda
Note: Please do not hand deliver your application.
Deadline: 3rd July 2023