The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) was established
under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to regulate procurement and disposal practices in all
procuring and disposing entities, including Central Government Ministries, Departments
and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Local Governments.
To this end, PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated
Ugandan to fill the following post:
Job Title: DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 VACANCY)
Reports to: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Directorate: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Job summary: To provide strategic leadership and coordination of the Finance and
Administration Directorate and ensure efficient and effective provision of financial,
procurement, and administrative services to the Authority.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop financial and administrative policies, processes and procedures.
2. Develop the Budget framework ensuring that all activities have been budgeted for
effective implementation.
3. Ensure that the financial reporting and accountability is provided to the Ministry of
Finance in a timely manner.
4. Develop a robust financial performance management framework and ensure that the
performance indicators are clearly communicated to all directorate staff.
5. Develop, monitor and review the corporate financial work plan.
6. Assess the performance of the Authority’s financial, annual budget and strategic plan.
7. Carry out strategic level financial risk analysis and develop mechanisms for
minimising financial risks.
8. Review the performance of finance policies, systems and procedures in order to
identify improvements.
9. Compile and present the master budget to the Senior Management and Board for
approval, and provide mechanisms for monitoring, control and review of budget
implementation.
10. Prepare, review and ensure timeliness and accuracy in submission of strategic level
Finance and Administration reports.
11.Monitor the Authority’s absorption rate and ensure that all budgeted expenditures are
expended efficiently and effectively
12.Supervise the procurement unit and ensure that the procurement process is
transparent and there is value for money.
13.Supervise the administrative unit and ensure that administrative transactions are
managed in accordance with PPDA’s policies and procedures.
14.Monitor the implementation of the authority’s procurement plan ensuring that it is
aligned to the annual work plan and that all procurements are managed in a timely
manner.
15.Monitor the value of stores to ensure that purchased items are requisitioned and that
there are no redundant stocks.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Honours Degree in Commerce (Accounting) / Business Administration (Accounting)
OR related field with Accounting Major from an accredited University.
Masters degree in the above or related fields
Full membership of ACCA or ICPAU or CPA (Kenya) or any other relevant
professional body
Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Eight (8) years of relevant experience four (4) of which should be at senior
management level.
Ability to prepare management accounts for internal use.
Experience in preparing statutory financial accounts in compliance with IFRS.
Solid understanding of accounting software principles.
Knowledge of accounting standards.
Experience in Managing teams.
COMPETENCIES
Budgeting ( including Budget Planning)
Accounting
Risk Management
Coaching
Communication
Customer Care
Financial Management
Governance
Influencing
Information Handling and Filing
Information Technology/ Computer Skills
Planning and Organising Work
Presentation (large groups)
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Thoroughness/ Concern of Excellence
Result Orientation
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Personal Integrity
Development Orientation
Team Management
Performance Management
Reliability
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Full time employee on a 3 year renewable contract, based on satisfactory performance.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should submit completed application forms downloaded from
www.ppda.go.ug (Look for Careers, Jobs, Vacancies and application form) and relevant
academic documents via Email to; recruitment@ppda.go.ug with the job position applied for as the subject.
NB:
The attachments should be limited to the following documents; a duly filled
application form, National ID, O-level and A-level Certificates, Transcripts and
Certificates for Honours Degree, Masters, and Professional qualifications.
All attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format.
All successfully submitted applications will receive an email notification of receipt.
Deadline: 30th August 2021 by 5:00pm
Download: PPDA Job Application Form >>>
DIRECTOR FINANCE (ONE VACANCY)
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