Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 03, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
(REF: CAS/HR/001/2020)
INTRODUCTION
The East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (EAC-CASSOA) is a self-accounting institution of the East African Community. The Agency is inviting applications from qualified citizens from the Republics of Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan to apply for the position of SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (P2) (REF: CAS/ HR/001/2020). .

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains a sound accounting system, develops and implements strong internal control systems;
• Develops financial policies, strategies and regulations for the Agency and continuously reviews existing accounting processes, systems and controls for implementation in liaison with the relevant Financial Rules and Regulations;
• Ensures prompt implementation of financial decisions, directives or resolutions by the Board of Directors and Council of Ministers;
• Coordinates the budget process, reviews and consolidates departmental activities and budgets into the Annual Programme of Activities and budget for the Agency for the approval of the Board of Directors;
• Monitors and analyzes budget performance trends and prepares periodic budget performance reports;
• Prepares monthly management reports for review by the management and Board of Directors;
• Prepares financial statements and supporting schedules for timely internal and external audits;
• Monitors the activity of the Agency bank accounts, liaises with appropriate bank staff for resolution of issues arising and performs monthly reconciliations for review;
• Coordinates the mobilization of financial resources for support of the Agency’s programmes and projects;
• Monitors Partner States revenue contributions and submits demand notes to the Partner States;
• Monitors and analyzes status of obligations and expenditures and ensures that payments are made in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations;
• Monitors the effective and efficient operation of the Agency’s monthly payroll;
• Establishes and maintains an effective treasury management function including developing and implementing an Agency investment policy for the Agency funds as it will be approved by the Board;
• Provides overall leadership and supervision to accounts staff;
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competences
• Professionalism: Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS). Observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others; exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Education
• Master’s degree in business related disciplines ie business administration, finance, financial management or accounting, management, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance from a recognized university.
• Be a member in good standing of a recognized professional Accountancy Body with a membership certificate and a letter of good standing from a recognized Accountancy Professional Body (ACCA, CA, CIMA, ICPAU, ICPAK, NBAA, ICPAR, etc).

Experience
Essential
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience as a professional Accountant/ Finance Expert. Desirable
• Experience of at least 3 years at senior management level as line manager/supervisor within a finance department/unit in a reputable organisation
• Proficiency in general office IT applications and conversant with financial management systems preferably Sun system
• Working experience with reputable international or regional organisation
• Experience within the aviation industry with good appreciation of safety and security oversight

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are advised to send their application letters, duly filled and signed EAC-CASSOA Personal History Form, photocopies of academic degrees, membership certificate and a letter of good standing from a recognized Accountancy Professional Body and a copy of national identity card, birth certificate or passport showing the date of birth not later than 4th September 2020, quoting the job advert reference number of the position applied for. The applications should be sent via email (all soft copies should be in PDF and in one file) or in hard copies and addressed to:
Executive Director
EAC CASSOA
P. O. Box 873,
ENTEBBE- UGANDA,
Email: recruitment@cassoa.org 
Note: Interested candidates are advised to read the detailed requirements of the above position on www.cassoa.org 

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