Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting at National Transport and Safety Authority

Position Ref. No. NTSA/01/2023/01

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Co-coordinating and analyzing Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget;
• Assisting the Authority in costing programs;
• Incorporating the inputs into the budget process;
• Communicating approved annual estimates to various departments and ensuring that there is a timely adjustment of work plans commensurate with the resource voted in the budget; 
• Interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions; 
• Ensuring expenditures are within the voted allocations; 
• Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures; Preparation of management financial reports which include monthly expenditure, returns, monthly bank reconciliation statements, and revenue/AIA returns, cash flow statements, analysis of deposit etc.
• Determining performance indicators for programs; and initial preparation of responses to all budgetary matters including all issues raised by the Board of Directors; 
• Assisting Desk Officers to coordinate the preparation of budget estimates for various departments; 
• Analyzing project proposals, budget Estimates and fiscal returns; 
• Preparing fiscal reports and technical briefs on Financial Management. 

Requirements for Appointment 

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a middle management position in a large organization; 
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics or a related field from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance or in a related discipline from a recognized institution; 
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination OR 
• Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA)/Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or its equivalent professional accounting certification; 
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Computer proficiency; and Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Finance function and a thorough understanding of the Public Financial management policies and regulations.