• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Photocopies of academic certificates
• Testimonials

1. PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

• Provide technical advice and guidance to Management on Human Resource policies, regulations, procedures, and disciplinary matters
• Deploy staff within departments, divisions, sections, and units according to manpower needs
• Coordinate Human Resource Development needs assessments and interventions
• Coordinate implementation of the Open Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS)
• Maintain updated Human Resource records and data
• Organize training and capacity development programmes
• Interpret and disseminate Human Resource regulations and standing orders
• Maintain proper records management systems and ensure disposal procedures comply with retention schedules
• Facilitate custodian services including maintenance of office equipment, buildings, and grounds

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Administration
  • Management Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Human Resource Management
  • Commerce
  • Social Work and Social Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Development Studies
    from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Management
    from a recognized institution

• Minimum of six (6) years’ working experience in Human Resource and Administration
• At least three (3) years must be at Senior Level in Government or a reputable organization

• Analytical skills
• Administrative and management skills
• Planning, organizing, and budgeting skills
• Accountability
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Computer literacy

• Innovation
• Effective communication
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Ethics and integrity
• Ability to mentor junior staff

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE COMMISSION – EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Photocopies of academic certificates
• Testimonials

JOB TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

JOB PURPOSE

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Verifying completeness of payment requisitions, justifications, and supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Supervising periodic reconciliations of ledgers and cashbooks to account statements
• Reconciling non-tax revenue to URA provisional returns and advising on appropriate actions
• Producing routine financial management information and drafting periodic financial statements and reports
• Preparing draft periodic statements and reports for compilation of final accounts
• Coordinating preparation of draft responses to audit activities, audit queries, and oversight issues
• Preparing warrants for LGFC
• Verifying expenditures before payments are made
• Preparing receipts for Local Purchase Orders (LPOs)
• Performing any other duties assigned from time to time

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Commerce (Accounting Option)
  • Business Administration (Accounting Option)
  • Business Studies (Accounting Option)
  • Finance and Accounting

• ACCA
• CPA

• Full professional qualification in Accountancy such as:
  • ACCA
  • CPA
  • ACIS
  • CPE

• A Postgraduate qualification in:
  • Financial Management
  • Business Administration

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience at the level of Accountant in Government

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Public Sector Financial Accounting
• Understanding of Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS)
• Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act 2015 and related regulations
• Knowledge of budgeting and expenditure control
• Computer literacy

• Team player
• Effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ethics and integrity
• Time management
• Concern for standards