1.0
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the Head of
Administration and Finance for ensuring optimum management of financial
resources of TTCA.
Directly
Supervises Accountant Assistant
2.0
Core Duties & Responsibilities
2.1
Implement
the decisions of the Executive Board as related to financial matters.
2.2
Provide
and directs financial management control and guidance on the proper utilization
of the financial resources of the Authority.
2.3
Design
a system for accounts and budgeting for the conduct of TTCA’s
financial operations.
2.4
Monitor
the budget and prepares budget reports.
2.5
Review
and authorize payments.
2.6
Prepare
and certify financial statements.
2.7
Recommend
improvements in the financial system to the Head of Administration and Finance.
2.8
Oversee
the operation of the petty cash fund as per established limit.
2.9
Ensure
the timely closure of books and prepares the financial statements annually.
2.10
Prepare
and submit to management regular accounting reports, interim statements, and
annual financial statements.
2.11
Operate
the bank accounts and prepares monthly bank reconciliation.
2.12
Plan
insurance acquisitions for the organization, handles policy renewals, claims
notification and settlement, co-operates with external auditors upon auditing
of the annual financial statements of the TTCA.
2.13
Liaise
with the Information System Manager with a view to applying or adapting
computer software for accounts preparation and control processes.
2.14
Carry
out other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head
Finance and Administration.
3.0
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience
3.1 Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with option in Accounting or Finance or ACCA or CPA finalists.
3.2 Three (3) years experience in Accounting/Financial Management.
3.3
Use of computer-aided
information systems and its applications to financial operations is essential.
4.0
Key
Skills and Competencies
4.1
Knowledge of accounting and
budgeting principles and practices; financial and strategic planning, banking, accounting and financial management including planning,
forecasting, budgeting and taxation.
4.2
Knowledge of principles,
methods and practices of governmental accounting, budgeting as well as Donor
accounting policies and procedures.
4.3
Effective communication and
interpersonal skills including ability to prepare relevant reports.
4.4
Ability to resolve problems in
a timely manner, gather and analyse information skilfully, develop alternative
solutions, work well in group problem solving situations and reason when
dealing with emotional topics.
4.5
Ability to maintain
professional status, high integrity and keep abreast of evolving trends in
financial management of organisational resources through continuing
professional development.
4.6
Proficiency in computer
applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
express including financial and statistical packages.
4.7
Communications, interpersonal,
organisation and management skills.
4.8
Language proficiency in French
or English, a good working knowledge of the either languages.
5.0
Eligibility
Criteria
5.1 Minimum age of 30 and maximum Age of 50 years at the time of recruitment.
5.2 A 4-year fixed term contract renewable only twice.
5.3 NCTTCA is an equal opportunity employer.
5.4 Must be a national of one of the member States, namely: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
6.0 Remuneration
and Benefits
An attractive
remuneration package shall be offered to the successful candidate, which shall
include; a consolidated salary payable in US Dollars. Other benefits include medical care for the
incumbent, spouse and a maximum of four (4) dependant children in accordance
with the Personnel Rules and Regulations; refund of 80% school fees, within a
prescribed maximum of 4 children up to the age of 23 years.