Senior Officer – Financial Reporting Job Placement – Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF)
Job Title: Senior Officer – Financial Reporting
Organization: Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager/Assistant Finance
About US:
The Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF) is a Ugandan government agency that provides deposit insurance to depositors in Ugandan Banks, Credit Institutions and Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDIs).
Job Summary: The Senior Officer – Financial Reporting will be responsible for preparation of periodic financial statements and guiding Management through offering insights and financial advice in the best interest of the Fund.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collate, prepare and interpret financial reports, commentaries and financial statements.
- Monitor and report on investments, income and expenditure.
- Participate in development and management of financial systems, policies, procedures or models.
- Continuously improves on financial reporting processes, reports and insights offered to the Fund.
- Provides back-office support for the Investment operations.
- Administers the process related to generating financial statements on periodic basis.
- Ensures all the relevant account reconciliations are performed and corrective actions are taken.
- Ensures compliance with international accounting standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Prepares for and coordinates internal and external audits and follows up on implementation of recommendations
- Participates in the review and adherence to accounting systems, policies and procedures.
- Manages the fixed asset register and maintains depreciation records and reports.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice.
Key Results:
- Periodic financial statements and annual report.
- Accurate journal entries, ledgers and sub-ledgers.
- Updated fixed assets register.
- Proper financial records of all investments.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF) Senior Officer – Financial Reporting job placement must hold a first-class or upper second-class bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, economics statistics, mathematics, business administration or related field, from an accredited institution, is essential.
- Professional certification in accounting such as ACCA, Certified Public Accountant (Uganda) or related field is essential.
- 3+ years’ experience in financial reporting, formulation of finance policies, practices, systems are essential.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office applications for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports is desirable.
Competencies:
Technical Competencies
- Financial reporting and analysis.
- Payables and receivables accounting.
- Forecasting.
- Solid knowledge of IASs and IFRSs.
Behavioral Competencies
- Accountability and Dependability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
- Transparency and Integrity: Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
- Team spirit and collaboration: Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve the Fund’s organizational goals and deliverables. Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapts to changing needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
- Self-Management and thoroughness: effectively manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals. Ensures that work is complete and accurate and independently follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
- Communication: Shares and receives information using clear oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Stress Tolerance and tact: Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations, diplomatically handles challenging or tense interpersonal situations.
- Employee Engagement and enthusiasm: Demonstrates commitment to the job, colleagues, the Fund and its mission by acting in ways that further the accomplishment of its goals.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 30th January 2020 by 5:00pm