About UWA:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200. The Mission of UWA is: “To Conserve and Sustainably Manage the Wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda in Partnership with Neighboring Communities and Other Stakeholders for the Benefit of the People of Uganda and the Global Community.”

Job Summary: The Director Finance and Administration will be responsible for the development and implementation of adequate financial systems and procedures that conform to the professional standards and support the core finance and administration functions of UWA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing and putting in place financial control systems and procedures in accordance with government regulations and professional accounting standards.
Ensuring preparation of annual accounts within the statutory deadline in accordance with professional accounting standards and prepare quarterly reports.
Working closely with the office of the Auditor General for the conduct of audits and preparation of audit reports in accordance with professional accounting standards.
Tasked with ensuring preparation of annual budgets and departmental plans that optimise the resources available to the financial commitments of UWA in line with the stipulated guidelines.
Undertaking an advisory role to both the Board of Trustees and Management on the financial performance of UWA in accordance with the approved budgets and reporting guidelines.
Supervising the maintenance of accounting records, vouchers and other documentation and record all financial transactions of UWA in line with financial procedures and accounting standards.
Responsible for cross-checking that all the financial commitments and payments by UWA are properly authorized, settled in a timely manner, in accordance with approved financial procedures.
Supervising the collection and banking of all revenues due to UWA in accordance with the financial procedures.
Ensuring preparation of Business Plans in order to identify and focus on the strategies to achieve financial sustainability in line with the strategic plan.
Preparing annual and quarterly work plans and quarterly performance reports
Provide advice to UWA Management and Board of Trustees on the financial performance of UWA in accordance with the approved budgets and reporting guidelines.
Undertake routine review of cashflow needs and advise on potential investment of surplus funds.
Supervising and ensuring appraisal of staff in Finance and Administration department.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisors from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Business Administration or any other relevant Degree from a recognised University or Institution.
Possession of full Professional Accounting qualifications such ACCA CPA is a must.
Possession of a Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related field from a recognised University or Institution is a must.
A minimum of eight years’ experience in Finance and Administration, three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Managerial level.
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of running a government body or an agency like UWA and the rules and procedures that govern Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Broad knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and computer skills in accounting software.
Excellent analytical and presentation skills with ability to drive a directorate to successful accomplishment of the financial objectives.
Excellent report writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Concern for quality and standards;
Good time management attributes
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Leadership and Team work.
Good financial management skills
Human Resource Management.
Ethics and Integrity.
Age limit: Below 48 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application with detailed CVs bearing contacts of three (3) competent professional referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of academic documents and relevant Appointment letters to the addresses below:

The Executive Director,
Uganda Wildlife Authority,
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya,
P.O. Box 3530 Kampala. Uganda

Email to: hr-recruit@ugandawildlife.org

Deadline: 27th March 2017