MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
REPORTS TO : MANAGER FINANCIAL SERVICES
GRADE : ERA 5
JOB PURPOSE:
To assist the Manager Financial Services to deliver j excellent financial information to support ERA's ' management decisions. Contribute to the continuous I systems and procedures that ensure prudent financial management
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Tax compliance and planning
• Ensure that ERA complies with all relevant tax law and other statutes with a financial focus eg. the NSSF Act.
• Management of withholding tax interface with suppliers, including following up prompt provision of withholding tax certificates.
Budget and Cash flow Management Responsibilities
•Ensures that ERA budget fits within the overall medium term Plan and expenditure frame work
•Assist the Finance Manager to prepare weekly cash flow projections to support expenditure decisions
• Prepare quarterly budgetary performance reports
• Assist the Finance Manager to manage grants lor ERA and its partners
• Implement effective treasury management controls in line with the ERA investment policy,
Non current Assets Management
• Assist the Finance Manager to maintain an up to date non-current assets register
• Liaise with the PDU to ensure all ERA Assets are prudently insured.
• Spearhead periodic Non-current assets physical verification exercises at ERA House
• Provide financial input on the Board of Survey eg. in establishing asset values.
• Reviewing the need for asset revaluation and write-offs whenever necessary
ERA Financial systems
• Work with the Finance Manager to establish accountability standards and systems that ensures value for money in ERA operations
• Continuously review and financial management policies and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with Internal Auditor to examine financial controls and systems
• Provide a linkage between the Procurement Plan and the ERA budget in order to inform procurement requisitions throughout the financial year.
ERA External and Internal Financial Reporting
• Assist the FM to prepare ERA financial statements and any supporting narrative within statutory timeframes
• Prepare quarterly budgetary performance reports and other reports to support management decisions.
• Design and provide other relevant financial analytics that are relevant for the prudent management of the ERA.
• Assist Expenditure Accountant in interfacing with External Auditors
ERA Revenue cycle
• Understand the ERA Revenue cycle and model the ERA revenue profile.
• Liaise with the licensing section to ensure that all invoices are made on time.
• Provide a revenue forward linkage to the Expenditure Accountant to inform collection efforts.
KEY OUTPUTS:
• Annual Budgets and Quarterly budget performance reports
• An up-to date Non-current asset register
• Effective liaison with external and internal auditors
• Timely preparation of financial statements
Person specifications
• Ability to provide financial backup across different contexts as delegated
• Very good analytical and computer skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills
Job requirement
Qualifications:
• At least an Honours Degree in Commerce or Business
Administration and related disciplines o Professional qualification as ACCA, ICAEW, and CPAU.
• Any other relevant post-graduate qualification will he an added advantage
Experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Above 27 years and below 35 years
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit by recorded delivery their applications and enclose copies of:
• Detailed Updated CV
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three referees Addressed to:
The Director Financial & Administrative Services Electricity Regulatory Authority Plot 15 Shimoni Road
P.O. Box 10332 Kampala, Uganda
To reach the above address by March 11, 2011 at 5,00pm; Applicants who do not meet the above minimum requirements need not apply. N.B. Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or staff of ERA Secretariat shall not be accepted as referees.
Canvassing or any attempt (hereof will lead to automatic disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
GRADE : ERA 5
JOB PURPOSE:
To assist the Manager Financial Services to deliver j excellent financial information to support ERA's ' management decisions. Contribute to the continuous I systems and procedures that ensure prudent financial management
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Tax compliance and planning
• Ensure that ERA complies with all relevant tax law and other statutes with a financial focus eg. the NSSF Act.
• Management of withholding tax interface with suppliers, including following up prompt provision of withholding tax certificates.
Budget and Cash flow Management Responsibilities
•Ensures that ERA budget fits within the overall medium term Plan and expenditure frame work
•Assist the Finance Manager to prepare weekly cash flow projections to support expenditure decisions
• Prepare quarterly budgetary performance reports
• Assist the Finance Manager to manage grants lor ERA and its partners
• Implement effective treasury management controls in line with the ERA investment policy,
Non current Assets Management
• Assist the Finance Manager to maintain an up to date non-current assets register
• Liaise with the PDU to ensure all ERA Assets are prudently insured.
• Spearhead periodic Non-current assets physical verification exercises at ERA House
• Provide financial input on the Board of Survey eg. in establishing asset values.
• Reviewing the need for asset revaluation and write-offs whenever necessary
ERA Financial systems
• Work with the Finance Manager to establish accountability standards and systems that ensures value for money in ERA operations
• Continuously review and financial management policies and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with Internal Auditor to examine financial controls and systems
• Provide a linkage between the Procurement Plan and the ERA budget in order to inform procurement requisitions throughout the financial year.
ERA External and Internal Financial Reporting
• Assist the FM to prepare ERA financial statements and any supporting narrative within statutory timeframes
• Prepare quarterly budgetary performance reports and other reports to support management decisions.
• Design and provide other relevant financial analytics that are relevant for the prudent management of the ERA.
• Assist Expenditure Accountant in interfacing with External Auditors
ERA Revenue cycle
• Understand the ERA Revenue cycle and model the ERA revenue profile.
• Liaise with the licensing section to ensure that all invoices are made on time.
• Provide a revenue forward linkage to the Expenditure Accountant to inform collection efforts.
KEY OUTPUTS:
• Annual Budgets and Quarterly budget performance reports
• An up-to date Non-current asset register
• Effective liaison with external and internal auditors
• Timely preparation of financial statements
Person specifications
• Ability to provide financial backup across different contexts as delegated
• Very good analytical and computer skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills
Job requirement
Qualifications:
• At least an Honours Degree in Commerce or Business
Administration and related disciplines o Professional qualification as ACCA, ICAEW, and CPAU.
• Any other relevant post-graduate qualification will he an added advantage
Experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Above 27 years and below 35 years
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit by recorded delivery their applications and enclose copies of:
• Detailed Updated CV
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three referees Addressed to:
The Director Financial & Administrative Services Electricity Regulatory Authority Plot 15 Shimoni Road
P.O. Box 10332 Kampala, Uganda
To reach the above address by March 11, 2011 at 5,00pm; Applicants who do not meet the above minimum requirements need not apply. N.B. Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or staff of ERA Secretariat shall not be accepted as referees.
Canvassing or any attempt (hereof will lead to automatic disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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