About US:
Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a management development institution with a mission “To Excel in Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and Management Capacity.” It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels.
Job Summary: The Institute Bursar will mainly provide leadership in the financial administration and planning in the Institute as well as maintaining the accounts in a form determined by the Institute Governing Council.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the effective and efficient distribution of financial resources and assets;
· Ensure that adequate and consistent cash flows
· Responsible for proper accountabilities and timely financial reporting;
· Inform the Governing Council about the Institute’s financial operations and investments;
· In charge of preparing timely participatory budgets;
· Ensure adequate human resource, logistic and financial support to the Department
· Ensure the transparency in decision-making and resource utilization ensured.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Finance or Accounting) or in a related field from a recognized University or Institution;
· Possession of an honors first degree in B.Com (Finance or Accounting) or BBA (Finance or Accounting) or related field from a recognized University or Institution;
· Full Membership to an accounting professional qualification i.e. ACCA, CPA is a must;
· A minimum of eight years’ experience, three of which should be at senior managerial level gained with a reputable organization/University/ Institution;
· Competence in computer-based accounting systems, preferably Navision Financials;
· Self-motivation with keen interest to detail, meeting tight deadlines and ability to work with minimum supervision;
· Exceptional interpersonal, communication, team building and analytical skills;
· Working knowledge of the Public Sector Finance and Accounting system(s) will be required.
How to Apply:
All candidates must send hard copy applications with comprehensive typed CV, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received at the address below;
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
P.O. Box 20131, Kampala
Deadline: Friday, 27th November 2015 by 3.00pm