Jobs at Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda

Job Title:    Finance Manager
Employer: Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and strategies and regularly update the Finance & Accounting Manual;
The jobholder will develop and implement systems for financial planning, monitoring and control of CMA’s financial resources, taking into account the short, medium and long term needs of the Authority;
Account for CMA’s income and expenditure, its assets and liabilities and ensure appropriate financial reports and statements are prepared;
Provide SMT and the Board with financial analysis and information to guide strategic and operational decision making;
The incumbent will ensure that CMA complies with all its financial and regulatory obligations as stipulated in the Public Finance Management Act, 2015;
Prepare annual statutory accounts for audit in line with the PFMA, 2015 and be the main point of contact for auditors in the course of the audit,
Prepare and monitor the annual CMA budget
Prepare regular cash flow forecast and ensure effective budgetary control;
Manage investments, taxation matters and fixed assets of the Authority;
Take charge of the financial management information system and review all postings therein;
Manage the performance of staff under his/her supervision
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time Person Specification


 Education:
The ideal candidate for the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Finance Manager job placement should preferably hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university is an added advantage.
Full Membership to an internationally recognized professional Accounting body e.g. ICPAU, ICPAK, ACCA, CIMA etc is required.

Experience
A minimum of four years of post qualification working experience gained from a reputable private or public sector organization;
Previous experience in preparing final accounts and application of International Financial Reporting Standards or International Public Sector Accounting Standards is required.
Working knowledge of Public Sector Financial Management
Previous experience in investment management.
Extensive knowledge and working experience of the Public Finance Management Act 2015
Effective report writing skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver or send via email (in standard file types, namely Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) in a single attachment, and should not exceed 10MB) their applications together with a recent CV (with 3 references), copies of academic transcripts and/or certificates to:

The Director Corporate Services,
Capital Markets Authority,
8th Floor, Jubilee Insurance Center,
Plot 14 Parliament Avenue,
P.O Box 24565 Kampala.

Email to: info@cmauganda.co.ug

NB: Please take note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday 22nd September 2017 by 5:00PM