Inspectorate of Government (IG)
Role: To manage and implement adequate systems of internal control that safeguard IG
financial resources and assets and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources,
staff and production of quality financial reports.
Key Result Areas:
1. Ensure that IG’s Financial Resources are managed according to best practice and
in compliance with the Public Financial Management Act and Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles.
2. Develop and monitor implementation of a financial risk assessment framework that
identifies areas of risk exposure and therefore addresses them.
3. Prepare financial Statements and management information, highlighting any
concerns to support informed decision making.
4. Supervise the Management Accountant and the Financial Accountant and ensure
delivery of excellent and standard client tailored financial management services.
Duties: The Senior Accountant will be responsible to the Manager Finance and Accounts
in performing the following:-
1. Review payrolls; Advise on deductions as well as train staff to understand the
financial policies and deductions; Liaise with Ministry of Finance and BoU contact
persons to ensure that all payments are made on time.
2. In liaison with the office of the Accountant General, identify system errors and pass
appropriate error collection Journal vouchers on IFMS.
3. Scrutinize all payments to ensure that they are accurate, have adequate supporting
documents, are approved and within budget before payments are made.
4. Work with the internal audit team in preparing a risk implementation plan and
consistently monitor it to ensure compliance.
5. Work with external auditors by providing all requested audit information and
responses to queries raised.
6. Prepare financial and management reports, and finance records management to
ensure consistent reporting systems and procedures to stakeholders.
7. Generate financial information for submission to stakeholders and relevant funders
where required.
8. Lead the regular cash and bank reconciliations; Identify and resolve unusual
account balances.
Person Specifications:
Applicants must possess the following qualifications, competencies and experience.
a) Qualifications:
1. An Honors Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following fields:
Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option)
Finance and Accounting
OR any other related field of study with a bias in Accounting.
2. Full Professional qualifications in Accountancy such as ACCA or CPA and
Membership of a recognized Accounting body.
3. A Postgraduate Diploma in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
4. Proficiency in MS Office packages as well as computerized Financial Management
Systems.
b) Experience:
1. Three (3) years practical work experience in financial management or auditing with
proven experience in Government of Uganda Financial systems or in a reputable
organization.
2. Proven report writing, supervisory and team leadership skills.
3. Proven experience in developing and implementing financial controls and
processes.
4. Experience in supervising teams in a lower level management position.
5. Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
c) Competencies
Commitment & Getting work done
Proactivity & Innovation
Learning & Resourcefulness
Relationship Building
Thinking and Problem Analysis
Effective Resource Management
High level of Integrity.
c) Age limit: 30 – 45 years
d) Remuneration and Benefits:
This position is in IG’s salary scale IG 4
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates who meet the specifications above should apply using the IG Online
Job Application System.
The Deadline for submission of applications is September 22nd September, 2023, 5:00pm,
local time.
Please visit www.igg.go.ug for the Job Advertisement and detailed instructions on how to
apply.
Applicants should scan and attach their detailed C.V, copies of academic certificates,
transcripts and testimonials, with a personal statement of key achievements of not
more than 500 words, names and contacts of at least two referees who can attest/certify
the achievements. The referees should not be relatives.
Applicants should include their day time telephone numbers, postal and E-mail address.
Please note that hand delivered applications will NOT be accepted.
Any form of canvassing for a post shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only successful candidates shall be contacted.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates who meet the specifications above should apply using the IG Online
Job Application System.
The Deadline for submission of applications is September 22nd September, 2023, 5:00pm,
local time.
Please visit www.igg.go.ug for the Job Advertisement and detailed instructions on how to
apply.
Applicants should scan and attach their detailed C.V, copies of academic certificates,
transcripts and testimonials, with a personal statement of key achievements of not
more than 500 words, names and contacts of at least two referees who can attest/certify
the achievements. The referees should not be relatives.
Applicants should include their day time telephone numbers, postal and E-mail address.
Please note that hand delivered applications will NOT be accepted.
Any form of canvassing for a post shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only successful candidates shall be contacted.