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Principal Finance Officer

Full time @Mbarara City Service Commission posted 4 days ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 19886
  • 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 underlisted vacant positions that exist in Mbarara District Local Government on replacement basis. All applications should be received not later than 11th May, 2026 at 05:00pm.

REF. NO.: MDSC/01/04/2026

  • POSITION: Principal Finance Officer
  • SALARY SCALE: U2
  • NO. OF VACANCIES: 01
  • MODE OF APPLICATION: Apply Manually

Applicants already in Government Service should route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

HOW TO APPLY
MANUAL APPLICATIONS

Applicants who are to apply MANUALLY should fill the Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3, Revised 2008) in triplicate and attach CERTIFIED copies of academic documents, copy of National Identity Card, Identity Cards of schools and institutions attended, Curriculum Vitae, 3 recent colored passport size photographs and any other relevant documents deemed necessary. These applications should be addressed and hand delivered to the Secretary, District Service Commission, Mbarara. The application forms can be obtained from the District Service Commission and Chief Administrative Officers offices countrywide.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Positions for ONLINE Applications should be through the Human Capital Management System Job Portal (The link is in instructions below).

Instructions for online Application (Applicants not in Government Service)
  • Download Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3, Revised 2008), fill and upload
  • Create/have a functional email address and keep your password safe, provide valid telephone numbers.
  • Attach a scanned colored passport photograph
  • Scan and attach relevant documents as listed below:
    • Certified academic documents (UCE, UACE, Professional Certificates and transcripts of certificate courses, diplomas, degrees, masters)
    • Employment record where necessary (Appointment letters, confirmation and promotions)
    • Registration Certificates and practicing licenses for professionals who are required by law to register with professional councils/government.
    • National Identity Cards are a MUST and Institutional IDs
Note:

Scan relevant work, academic documents and CV & PSF 3 mentioned above as one PDF file, name it in both your Surname and First name and upload as one attachment.

5. Application process

(a) To apply, select this link https://hr.hcm.go.ug/jobportal
(b) Go to “Log-in” and click “Register now” and fill in your profile.
(c) View the jobs and select the job of choice and click “Apply”. Fill in your profile
(d) Save the application and click “Submit”.

6. Application process for serving officers

(a) To apply, click this link https://hr.hcm.go.ug
(b) Enter username (Your employee number). Note: Applicants whose employee numbers are less than 8 digits should add zeros before the employee number to make it 8 digits.
(c) Enter your password or for staff who have never logged on to HCM, contact your Human Resource Office for help. Once logged on, go to self service – all modules – Recruitment Management – Apply for vacancy – Fill in your profile, upload documents
(d) Save the application and click “Submit”

7. NOTICE

(a) Only applications submitted online will be processed for positions as indicated.
(b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to present their original documents and filled PSF 3 during interviews.
(c) Candidates with forged academic documents shall be handed over to police.
(d) Women and persons with disabilities who qualify are encouraged to apply.
(e) Job Specifications and Descriptions for advertised jobs are available from Mbarara District Service Commission and Mbarara District Local Government Notice Boards, Ministry of Public Service website www.publicservice.go.ug, email: psmps@publicservice.go.ug and all District Service Commission Offices countrywide.
(f) For inquiries regarding online applications, contact HCM Help Desk on +256800100200

Mbarara District Service Commission is intolerant to corruption. Jobs are given on merit and are free. Any form of corruption will lead to disqualification and prosecution.

Job Title: Principal Finance Officer
  • Salary Scale: U2
  • Reports to: Chief Finance Officer
  • Responsible for:
    • Senior Finance Officer (Revenue and Budget)
Job Purpose
  • To manage, plan, budget and coordinate the collection and allocation of funds in the District Council, to facilitate efficient and effective operations and development
Key Outputs
  • Budgets and work plans prepared, consolidated and execution facilitated
  • Guidelines and plans for revenue collections developed and disseminated
  • Revenue collection and expenditure in the District supervised and controlled
  • Supplementary estimates and re-allocation warrants within the area of operation prepared
  • Procedures for procurement of goods and services for the District adhered to
  • Integrated Financial Management Systems efficiently and effectively managed and monitored
  • Periodical financial statements and their reconciliation prepared
  • District Council advised on alternative sources of funds
Key Functions
  • Prepare and consolidate budgets and work plans and facilitate their execution
  • Develop and disseminate guidelines and plans for revenue collections
  • Supervise and control revenue collection in the District
  • Prepare supplementary estimates and re-allocation warrants within the area of operation
  • Enforce adherence and monitor procedures for procurement of goods and services for the District
  • Supervise preparation of periodical financial statements and their reconciliation
  • Advise the District on alternative sources of funds
  • Manage and monitor Integrated Financial Management Systems efficiently and effectively
Person Specification

Qualifications

  • EITHER:
    • Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting plus full professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS, or CPE from a recognized institution
  • OR:
    • Full professional qualification in Accountancy such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS, or CPE obtained from a recognized institution and accredited by Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized awarding institution

Experience

  • At least six (6) years’ experience in accounting, three of which should have been at Senior Finance Officer level in a public or reputable organization

Competencies

  • Financial management
  • Information communications technology
  • Accountability
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Communication
  • Time management

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  • Dated (Monday 11th April 2026)
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  • You will be redirected to the application portal.

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