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Chief Finance Officer

Full time @Ibanda District Local Government posted 1 day ago in Administration
  • Ibanda District View on Map
  • Post Date : August 5, 2026
  • Apply Before : September 2, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 24698
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed Vacant Posts that exist with in Ibanda District Local Government and Ibanda Municipal Council.

 

Application Process and procedures of online applications

  1. should submitted through (Human Capital Management System (HCM)
  2. To apply select the link http://hcm.go.ug/jobportal
  3. Go to “log in” and click register now and fill in your profile.
  4. View the job; select the job of your choice and click apply. Fill in your profile.
  5. Scan relevant certified, academic documents, CV as one PDF fle, names in both your Surame and First name and upload as one attachment save the application and click submit.

Internal Applications, visit the District Website and District Noticeboard for application procedures and processing.

All online and hard copy filled Applications filled on PSFNo.3 (Revised 2008) together with applicant’s summary form should be submitted to the Secretary District Service Commission – Ibanda, P.O. Box 388 Ibanda, not later than 2 September 2026.

Certified academic documents of Degree certificate, Transcript, O&A Level pass lips must also be scanned (pdf) and attached.

Relevant appointment letters, confirmation letters must also be scanned and attached (pdf)

Applicants are advised to visit the Uganda Public Service website, Public Service Commission website, HCM system and Ibanda District Service Commission office/notice board for the detailed advert and job specification.

Applicants already in Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department.

LG-Job Specifications and Description 2011 for Jobs advertised are obtainable from Ibanda District Service Commission Notice Board and Ministry of Public Service Website (www.publicservice.go.ug)

IBANDA DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION ONLINE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Below is a cleaner, more professional version that preserves the substance of the original Local Government job description while improving structure, readability, and consistency.

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer

Salary Scale: U1E
Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible For:

  • Senior Finance Officer (Revenue and Budget).
  • Senior Accountant (Expenditure and Accounts).
Job Purpose

To provide guidance and technical support to management on the proper management and accountability of the District’s financial resources in accordance with the applicable financial laws.

Key Outputs
  • Revenue collection supervised.
  • Books of accounts and accounting records prepared and maintained.
  • Financial transactions verified and sanctioned.
  • District budgets and work plans prepared and coordinated.
  • Financial statements and reports prepared.
  • Audit queries answered.
  • Technical support on financial matters provided to the Council through the Chief Administrative Officer.
  • Revenue sources reviewed and alternative sources identified.
  • Procurement and prompt payment for goods and services coordinated.
  • Finance Department staff supervised and performance assessed.
  • Financial policies, regulations, and professional practices enforced.
Key Functions
  • Supervising the collection of revenue.
  • Preparing books of accounts and accounting records.
  • Managing, controlling, and accounting for the District’s financial resources.
  • Preparing and coordinating District budgets and work plans through the Budget Desk.
  • Reconciling bank statements with cash books to resolve discrepancies.
  • Preparing financial statements and reports.
  • Responding to audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary.
  • Providing technical support to the Council on financial matters.
  • Planning, supervising, and assessing the performance of staff in the Finance Department.
  • Reviewing existing revenue sources and identifying alternative revenue generation opportunities.
  • Coordinating the procurement process and ensuring prompt payment for goods and services provided to the District Administration.
  • Enforcing adherence to financial policies, regulations, and professional accounting practices in all financial transactions.
Person Specifications

(i) Qualifications
Either:

  • Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option), Business Studies (Accounting Option), Finance and Accounting, or a related field from a recognized university or institution; plus full professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS, or CPE.

Or:

  • Full professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS, or CPE obtained from a recognized institution and accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU); plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized awarding institution.

(ii) Experience

  • At least nine (9) years of experience in accounting, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Principal Finance Officer in Government or an equivalent position in a reputable organization.

(iii) Competences

  • Financial management.
  • Planning, budgeting, and coordinating.
  • Accountability.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Communication.
  • Concern for quality and standards.
  • Ethics and integrity.
  • Time management.
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