Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Job Title: Assistant Commissioner-Finance and Accounting
Salary Scale: URSB 3
Reports to: Commissioner-Finance and Administration
No of Positions: One (1)
Date of Advert: Tuesday, 29th April 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday, 13th May 2025 – 17:00 hours
Job Purpose
To oversee financial operations, for accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and guidelines.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Preparing accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with accounting standards and regulations.
Monitoring and analyzing financial (NTR) performance or URSB, identifying trends and variances.
Managing and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
Processing financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
Participating in strategic planning and decision-making related to financial matters.
Person Specifications
Academic qualifications
EITHER
Bachelor’s degree in either Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting or Commerce from a recognized University or institution.
OR
Full Professional qualification in Accountancy such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA from a recognised awarding institution.
AND
Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or Business Administration, from a recognized University or institution.
Registered member of the Institute of Chartered Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
Work Experience
At least nine (9) years’ work experience in accounts, six (6) of which should have been at the level of Senior Accountant or Senior Finance Officer level in a reputable government or private institution.
Key Competences
Technical
Leadership and team work
Knowledge management
Policy Management
Financial Management
Negotiation and mediation
Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Behavioral
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills and decision making
Change management
Ethics and integrity
