Uganda Rural Electrification Agency - Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development - Finance & Administration

The Rural Electrification Agency is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) as established by Statutory Instrument 2001, No. 75.

The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and the implementation of rural electrific ation projects.

The projects include those funded by the Government of Uganda’s Consolidated Fund, Multi-lateral and Bilateral Development Partners, other sources contributing to the Rural Electrification Fund and the Private Sector.

The Rural Electrification Agency invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Manager, Finance and Administration

Main Task:

The Manager, Finance and Administration will be in charge of providing advice on financial issues, ensuring a sound financial and accounting system for REA, overseeing the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF), monitoring performance of the REF funds disbursed to projects and overseeing the overall administration of REA.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Head the Finance and Administration Unit.
Oversee REA’s day to day financial and accounting activities.
Manage the REA financial planning and Budgeting process.
Prepare “Budget requisitions to GoU, World Bank and other Development Partners based upon agreed work plans.
Manage the preparation of books of accounts in accordance with GoU, the World Bank and other Development Partner Accounting Instructions;
Management of both REA’s Project Special Accounts and Local Accounts;
Preparation of Financial Statements for external auditing.
Review and update the Accounting and Financial Reporting System of REA
Overseeing REA’s Human Resource Management and Administration function.
Establishing and improving upon the existing internal controls and procedures.
Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director.
Required Qualifications:
A Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
A good (Honours) degree in Commerce with the option of Accounting/Finance.
Membership to a professional body (ACCA, CMA, CPA, ACA)
At least 10 years working experience in Donor Funded, Government aided or large corporate organization projects with atleast five (5) years at management level
A demonstrable background of professional and strategic leadership, highly motivated and a committed team player.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Terms and Conditions of Service:
Four (4) years contract renewable upon satisfactory service with an attractive remuneration package.
Submission of Applications:

Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should submit applications which should be received by Friday 30th April, 2010 at 5:00p.m.

The application, which should include detailed CVs, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, should be addressed and delivered to:

The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot 1, Pilkington Road
10th Floor, Workers’ House, Southern Wing
P. O. Box 7317,
Kampala

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Local Administration and Finance Officer - BTC, Tanzania

The Belgium Development Agency (BTC Tanzania) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Local Administration and Finance Officer (LAF) for the Representation office in Dar es Salaam. The position offers an open-ended contract beginning June 1st, 2010.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall supervision of the Resident Representative, the Local Administrative and Finance officer will have the following responsibilities:

o Implementing and finalizing all of the representation's administrative, financial and accounting procedures executed by BTC
o Providing administrative supervision of matters related to financial management
o Providing technical support to Technical Adviisors and the Resident Representative on all financial matters
o Monitoring of the Representation's financial planning and the budget
o Give support to projects on financial planning and budget management
o Supervising the financial management of projects and providing follow-up for project accounting process according to BTC Headquarters instructions and local regulations
o Monitoring of project finances and cash flow
o Monitoring project accounts at Representation level to guarantee their accuracy
o Ensuring consolidation, control, reporting and analysis of financial and accounting data for projects managed directly by the Representation
o Providing support and giving financial advise to the Resident Representative in his/her areas of expertise
o Training of Technical Advisors and other relevant Representative staff in financial matters
o Giving support to the representation and the projects for all that concern the audits to make them operational and obtain qualitative reports and recommendations
The extensive job architecture will be available to the shortlisted candidates.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

o A Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or Advanced Diploma in Accounting preferably a holder of CPN/ACCA
o At least five years professional experience in accounting/finance and/or administration
o At least three years expenence with financial responsibility or as the person with final responsibility for an entity's accounts
Ability to develop budgets and provide budgetary monitoring and analysis
o Knowledge of standard accounting plans
o Mastery of cost accounting
o Mastery of the most widely used computer software and computerized accounting tools
o Proven oral and written communications skills

APPLICATION MODE:

Application letters should include a complete curriculum vitae and 3 referees and addressed to:
The Resident Representative Belgian Development Agency P.O. Box 23209, Dar es Salaam.

Candidates are restricted from submitting electronic applications or to make telephone follow-up of their applications.
The deadline for submission of applications is 4.00 pm Friday April 16th, 2010

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview and NO transportation costs will be compensated

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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISOR (CONSULTANT)

Population Services International (PSI)
Closing date: 17 May 2010
Location: Uganda

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, with a mission to measurably improve the health of poor and vulnerable people in the developing world by influencing their behavior, principally through social marketing of family planning and health products and services, and health communications. PSI has programs in more than 60 countries and works in malaria, HIV, reproductive health, child survival, and tuberculosis. PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org

Since April 1st 2009, PSI’s local affiliate – PSI Uganda, officially transitioned to Programme for Accessible health, Communication and Education (PACE); a local organization staffed by a team of highly skilled Ugandans. The transition is the culmination of years of work to build the strength of PSI Uganda’s interventions as well as staff, to operate independently as a sustainable, local entity. PACE will continue to implement and grow all programmes and interventions previously under PSI Uganda, with the support of national and Ministry of Health priorities remaining central to our work. For more information, please visit www.pace.org.ug.

PACE/PSI seeks candidates for a Finance and Administration Advisor to provide technical expertise and guidance. The Finance and Admin Technical Advisor is an extended consultancy position of 12 months and the advisor will be responsible for ensuring the training and capacity building of national staff as well as for key deliverables. This position is based in Kampala, Uganda and reports to the Executive Director of PACE with a dotted line to the Regional Director, East Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties relevant to each functional area within the department include, but are not limited to:

Finance – Provide Technical Advice to the Director Finance to ensure
- Contractual compliance with PACE, PSI and donor regulations
- Internal and external financial reports are of high quality
- Proper management of annual budgets and assist in coordinating work plans
- Development of internal control systems;
- Excellent management of financial and compliance aspects of subawards and subcontracts
- Asset management and maintenance
- Accurate and timely organization-wide financial monitoring and budget tracking.

Compliance – Work together with the Director Compliance to ensure
- Management of internal and external audits and that audit recommendations are implemented

Procurement – Provide Technical Advice to Director Administration to ensure
- Compliance with existing procurement policies
- Fraud is minimized via active monitoring and close coordination with internal and external audits
- All international and local procurements are implemented in a timely manner avoiding stock out
- Maximum efficiencies and cost-savings
- Efficient management of office operations (security, generator, cleaners, etc)

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum two years developing country work experience
- 5 years of accounting and/or finance experience
- Strong financial and operational management experience with proven management skills
- Knowledge of Lawson systems required
- Fluency in English required
- Demonstrated ability to produce results
- Familiarity with international donors
- Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
How to apply
APPLY by e-mailing a resume and cover letter to ea_adm@psi.org. Please put the job title in the subject line.

PACE/PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals
regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Finance and Administrative Officer

Uganda Community leased Health-Financing Association (UCBHFA} is a network of all Community Based Health Financing Initiatives in Uganda. It's a registered Non Government Organization (NGO) established in 1998 to coordinate and promote Community Based Healthcare Financing (CBHF) in Uganda. UCBHFA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill vacant positions at its Secretariat in Kampala.

Post: Finance and Administrative Officer

Reporting to: The National Coordinator

Tasks;
* To maintain appropriate books of accounts.
* To prepare bank reconciliation statements
* To advise the board on financial matters
* To prepare financial statements
* To prepare annual workplans and budgets
* To monitor the budget performance » To maintain an assets register updated
* To pay statutory taxes » To supervise staff
* To manage and maintain transport vehicles.
* To ensure office security and welfare
* Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Job requirements:


* Must have a basic degree in BBA or B. Com, or its equivalent from a recognized institution
» Two years working experience as an accountant with NGOs
* Must be a person with integrity and good track record
* Competency is computer based accounting systems.

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with a cover letter, a CV, copies of transcripts and certificates, together with the applicant's telephone and Email contact, address and contacts of 3 referees (at least one work related) should be sent to the address below, not later than 23, October 2009. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

To the National Coordinator
Uganda Community Based Health Financing
Association
Plot 245 Block 1, Rubaga Wakaiiga Road Opp.
Lubiri Senior Secondary School
P.O. Box 830 Kampala
Tel: 0312 262013, Fax 0312 262013
E.Mail: ucbhfa@africaonline.co.ug

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Manager- Finance and Administration

Job Title : Manager- Finance and Administration

Source : The Guardian, September 28, 2009

Requirements : Relevant postgraduate university degree from a reputable/accredited institution, preferably an MBA or other relevant education background combined with relevant professional experience

Job Description :Managing the Finance Portfolio

Apply To : Chief Executive Officer

Full Address : Tanganyika Law Society, P.O. Box 2148, Dar es Salaam

Email Applications: recruitment@tanganyikalawsociety.or.tz

Closing Date : 9/Oct/2009

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Finance and Administration Manager

Job Title : Finance and Administration Manager

Source : The Guardian, May 28, 2009

Requirements : University graduate B.Com with 3 years airline accounting experience

Job Description :Vevify computation of GTCL commissions from Galileo International for accuracy and revenue maximization

Apply To : Head of NDC
Full Address : Galileo By Travelport CO, Ltd,
P.O. Box 38670,
Dar es Salaam
Closing Date : 10/Jun/2009

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