Chief Finance Officer job opportunity at Uganda Martyrs University

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a faith-based private university established in 1993, and owned by the Uganda Episcopal Conference. UMU received a civil University Charter in 2005 from government, to legitimize its existence and autonomy. UMU offers full-time, weekend/part time, and distance-learning courses. Students are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and countries like Uganda, the rest of Africa and world-wide.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Be in charge of and supervise personnel who may be deployed in the Finance Department.
Tender considered advice to the Management Committee and the Governing Council on all matters concerning University Finances.
Prepare an annual budget of income and expenditure for approval by the Finance Committee and Council.
Manage the University cash flows including funds for Donor projects.
Collect and account for all dues of the University including fees, sales and other payments.
Keep accurate records of monies due to the University from rents, fundraising, donations, subsidies, legacies, grants, professional services, investments, endowments, fees etc
Disburse University funds against approved vouchers. Keep correct and accurate records of all assets and property (movable and immovable) of the University.
Support in management of University business and attend meetings as may be lawfully required by Management.
Keep the schedule of Insurance Policies and pay premium when due.
Advise the University in its Investment Ventures.
Perform any other duties that are relevant to the Finance Office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounting or Commerce
Professional ACCA or CPA and preferably a member of ICPAU. Any other relevant Professional qualifications are added advantage.
The candidate should have worked at least five years in a reputable Organization, at any of the following positions: Senior Accountant, Financial Controller, or Bursar
The candidate should be capable of using spreadsheets and database management systems.
Possess the ability to command respect and capable of working with a team.
Highly Self motivated, team player and ready to work long hours

Age: Between 40 and 50 years

How to Apply for the job:

All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their handwritten application letters,

Updated CVs and photocopies of their academic documents together with letters from two referees to:

Director, Human Resources

Uganda Martyrs University

P.O. Box 5498 Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 15^th November, 2014