Mbeya Urban Water and Sewerage Authority (Mbeya UWSA) is an autonomous water supply organization mandated to provide water and sewerage disposal services within the urban area of Mbeya City. It was established in January 1998 under section 3 (1) of Act No.8 of 1997, repelled by Act No. 12 of 2009. It was formally in category B Authorities and became fully autonomous with effect from 1 st July 2001. Being in category "A" means that the Authority is responsible for meeting all operational cost of the services rendered including replacement and investment costs. In this respect, the activities of Mbeya UWSA have specifically expanded. Mbeya UWSA now invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled individuals who are dynamic and result oriented to fill the following posts-
Finance Manager
Key Result Areas
1.2.1 Major
The Finance Manager shall usually be called to act upon as the head of
the finance department responsible for financial reports; general ledger management, payments, banking revenue-collected budgetary control functions and to guide, manage and coach employees on best financial management practices within Mbeya UWSA.
1.2.2 Specific
To oversee the implementation of the Action Plans in Mbeya UWSA's
Strategic Plan.
To oversee preparation of Mbeya UWSA's performance and progress
reports.
To develop and review financial policies and accounting systems
To control and monitor Mbeya UWSA's budget performance.
To advice management on all matters related to accounting, finance and taxation.
To ensure timely filing of provisional and final tax returns.
To oversee the collection of Mbeya UWSA's revenue and controlling expenditure
To design and initiate eternal financial control mechanisms.
• To advise management on the acquisition disposal of assets.
• To oversee implementation of auditor's recommendations.
• To appraise and counsel staff in the department.
To supervise preparation of financial returns/accounts and ensure their timely filing with the relevant authorities.
To ensure that all taxes, duties, statutory deductions and other deductions due to the Government and other agencies are timely dispensed.
• To liaise with Internal Auditors, External Auditors on the audit of the affairs of Mbeya UWSA's
qualifications and experience:-
University Degree/Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting or
Finance from a recognized higher learning institution;
• Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Certified Public Accountant, CPA (T) or ACCA/CIMA.
Knowledge and competency in Information and Communication Technology (lCT) application, and familiarity with anyone of the accounting software;
• A strong background of International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) and good knowledge of Public Sector Accounting and Reporting Principles.
Not less than eight (8) years working experience in the relevant fields out of which three (3) years should be in a senior position within the finance department in a reputable organization.
1.4 Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above
position are required to have the following attributes:-
A very high level of integrity, honest and sense of responsibility.
A strong team player with good interpersonal skills and able to work with all levels of management.
• Positive attitude, self-organized, mature and meticulous with managerial capabilities.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and produce the required results timely.
1.S Age limit:
Not above 45 years of age.
1.6
Remuneration
Attractive package and fringe benefits as per Mbeya UWSA's incentives scheme will be offered to the successful candidate.
Finance Manager
Key Result Areas
1.2.1 Major
The Finance Manager shall usually be called to act upon as the head of
the finance department responsible for financial reports; general ledger management, payments, banking revenue-collected budgetary control functions and to guide, manage and coach employees on best financial management practices within Mbeya UWSA.
1.2.2 Specific
To oversee the implementation of the Action Plans in Mbeya UWSA's
Strategic Plan.
To oversee preparation of Mbeya UWSA's performance and progress
reports.
To develop and review financial policies and accounting systems
To control and monitor Mbeya UWSA's budget performance.
To advice management on all matters related to accounting, finance and taxation.
To ensure timely filing of provisional and final tax returns.
To oversee the collection of Mbeya UWSA's revenue and controlling expenditure
To design and initiate eternal financial control mechanisms.
• To advise management on the acquisition disposal of assets.
• To oversee implementation of auditor's recommendations.
• To appraise and counsel staff in the department.
To supervise preparation of financial returns/accounts and ensure their timely filing with the relevant authorities.
To ensure that all taxes, duties, statutory deductions and other deductions due to the Government and other agencies are timely dispensed.
• To liaise with Internal Auditors, External Auditors on the audit of the affairs of Mbeya UWSA's
qualifications and experience:-
University Degree/Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting or
Finance from a recognized higher learning institution;
• Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Certified Public Accountant, CPA (T) or ACCA/CIMA.
Knowledge and competency in Information and Communication Technology (lCT) application, and familiarity with anyone of the accounting software;
• A strong background of International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) and good knowledge of Public Sector Accounting and Reporting Principles.
Not less than eight (8) years working experience in the relevant fields out of which three (3) years should be in a senior position within the finance department in a reputable organization.
1.4 Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above
position are required to have the following attributes:-
A very high level of integrity, honest and sense of responsibility.
A strong team player with good interpersonal skills and able to work with all levels of management.
• Positive attitude, self-organized, mature and meticulous with managerial capabilities.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and produce the required results timely.
1.S Age limit:
Not above 45 years of age.
1.6
Remuneration
Attractive package and fringe benefits as per Mbeya UWSA's incentives scheme will be offered to the successful candidate.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Only qualified persons should submit their handwritten letters of application stating how they meet the advertised criteria attaching copies of relevant academic, professional certificates and testimonials so as to reach the under mentioned not later than Wednesday, 30th April 2014. Applicants are also required to indicate the names and contacts of at least three (3) work professional related referees.
Applications which do not meet the application requirements will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lobbying and canvassing for appointment shall not be entertained and may work to the candidate's disadvantage. Shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to competency assessment and reference checking.
The Managing Director,
Mbeya Urban Water and Sewerage Authority,
P. O. Box 2932,
MBEYA.
Applications which do not meet the application requirements will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lobbying and canvassing for appointment shall not be entertained and may work to the candidate's disadvantage. Shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to competency assessment and reference checking.
The Managing Director,
Mbeya Urban Water and Sewerage Authority,
P. O. Box 2932,
MBEYA.
FINANCE MANAGER
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