Manager, Financial Accounting Uganda National Oil Company Limited

JOB PURPOSE:
• To maintain an effective business control environment and ensure the integrity of the financial accounting system & information.

Essential Duties
• Prepare statutory accounts for UNOC and its Subsidiaries in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure the integrity of Finance Systems and chart of accounts through constant review & updates.
Manage inter-company transactions between the parent company (UNOC) and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure smooth finance transactions processing, check for accuracy, and posting on a timely basis.
• Develop, review, update and ensure consistent adherence to business internal control policies and procedures and their effectiveness across the company.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Support the conduct of smooth internal and external/ statutory Audit engagements and ensure closure of Audit Findings.
Follow-up on Financial control issues raised in various audits and inspections and ensure agreed action items implemented on a timely basis.
• Track Monthly Joint Interest Billings & Cash Calls of Joint Venture Partners.
• 10. Ensure UNOC meets its financial compliance requirements as per the Upstream JOA(s) & Midstream governance mechanisms.
• 11. Support the update of the Non-operated assets structure.
• 12. Oversee accounting for stocks and inventory.
• 13. Coordinate Fixed Assets Management (Fixed Assets register, Depreciation and Work in Progress)
• 14. Follow up on Cost Recovery Audits and related issues for Non-Operated Assets in line with the PSA provisions
15. Support cost control and budget monitoring for UNOC and its subsidiaries.
• 16. Propose budget and General Ledger re-allocations/adjustments.
• 17. Provide Leadership, mentor and oversee the development and performance of staff under supervision.

• Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
• Master’s degree in a Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other related relevant master’s degree.
• b. Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or other related fields.
• c. Full Professional Membership (ACCA, CPA, CMA)
• d. Certificate or post graduate training in International Treasury Management and Corporate Finance will be an added advantage.
• e. At least eight (8) years’ experience of which three (3) years should be at Senior/Supervisory role.
• f. Proven experience with implementing treasury workstations and new processes with minimal supervision.
• g. Broad knowledge and understanding of IFRS and any other relevant accounting standards.
• h. Knowledge of Uganda tax laws.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Joint Venture Operations and Accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.
• Knowledge Integrated Planning and budgeting.
• Expert knowledge of Enterprise Resource Systems (ERPs)
• General knowledge of Oil & Gas Operations will be an added advantage
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong planning and analysis skills
• Good interpersonal skills