Chief Finance Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Bushenyi District Local Government.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSF Forms 3(Revised 2008) to the Secretary District Service Commission P. O. Box 1Bushenyi to reach not later than
16th March 2015
Application forms are obtainable from Chief Administrative Officers’ office, Secretaries of District Service Commissions or Public Service Commission in Kampala and the District Website. Handwritten applications with detailed curriculum vitae are also acceptable.
Applications should bear the title and Reference Number of the post applied for.
Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their Heads of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Applicants should attach to each of the three application forms or hand written application letters three (3) sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates, testimonials and three (3) of their recent passport size photographs.


Job Purpose


To provide guidance and technical support, to the Management on proper management and
accountability for the financial resources of the District in the accordance with the financial laws;


Key Functions


•Supervising the collection of revenue;
•Preparing books of accounts and accounting records;
•Managing, controlling and accounting for the financial resources of the District;
•Preparing and coordinating budgets and work plans for the District Local Government
•Reconciling bank statements to iron out discrepancies with cash books;
•Preparing financial statements and reports;
•Answering audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary;
•Providing technical support to Council on financial matters;
•Planning, supervising and assessing the performance of staff in the Department of Finance;
•Reviewing and identifying alternative sources of revenue generation;
•Coordinating the procurement and payment for goods and services provided to the District
Administration; and
•Enforcing adherence to financial policy, regulations and professional practices in all financial
transactions.