Job Opportunities 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. 

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Position Ref. No.​ NTSA/01/2023/02

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Preparing Budgets for the recurrent and development votes; 
• Preparing quarterly expenditure forecasts; coordinating reallocation of voted funds during the year; 
• Monitoring expenditure and projects including programme implementation on a periodic basis, ensuring timely disbursement of funds; 
• Compiling of budget estimates, Fiscal returns; 
• Preparing of Fiscal reports; 
• Compiling of expenditure proposals and Budget outputs and outcomes; 
• Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, and monitor collection of revenue including inspection. 
• The employee will also be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of management reports and providing guidance to employees under him/her to achieve the desired results. 

Requirements for Appointment 

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public Service/Private Sector; 
• 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 is an added advantage; 
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent professional accounting certification; 
• Attended a Supervisory Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Computer proficiency; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Position Ref. No.​ NTSA/01/2023/03

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to preparation of risk based audit plan and programs for the audit engagement; 
• Conduct in accordance to the auditing standards segments of financial, operations, systems and compliance audits to operations; 
• Obtain information directly or indirectly through examination of records or interview the auditee; 
• Safeguard the authority’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation; 
• Prepare audit working papers properly documenting the work performed; draft on a monthly basis audit reports and communications on work performed for review; 
• Assist in establishing a follow up mechanism on agreed recommendations on financial, operational and regulatory deficiencies reported during past audits; and carry out special audits as may be directed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• At least eight (8)years relevant work experience 3 of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private Sector; 
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics or a related field from a recognized institution; 
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination; Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); 
• Computer proficiency; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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Position Ref. No.​ NTSA/01/2023/04

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing viable concepts, project proposals and related resource mobilization aspects.
• Assist in developing NTSA’s project plans and schedules.
• Assist in coordinating implementation, monitoring and evaluation of NTSA projects, plans and strategies.
• Assist the department in advising on strategic investments opportunities.
• Support the department to establish linkages with strategic financial partners.
• Assist in coordinating regular meetings with strategic financial partners to discuss resource mobilization opportunities.
• Assist in ensuring that the resource mobilization opportunities are aligned with NTSA’s Strategic Objectives.
• Assist in project cycle management of NTSA’s programmes and projects.
• Support in cascading of sectional/unit performance contract targets;
• Prepare sectional performance plan and reports;
• Draft sectional budget, training and procurement plan

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• At least 8 years relevant work experience, 3 of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private Sector
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Statistics, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Economics, Commerce, Statistics, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Diploma or certification in Project Management, Accounting or equivalent/higher but Project related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer proficiency in applications such as MS Project, Excel, SPSS is highly desirable;
• Evidence of effective analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills;

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Position Ref. No.​ NTSA/01/2023/05

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the annual Information Systems audit plan; 
• Execute Information systems audit reviews based on the annual Information Systems Audit plan; 
• Conducting general ICT reviews, audits of computer systems and technical environments; 
• Analyzing data for the adequacy and effectiveness of system integrity, accuracy, security and control; 
• Carry out compliance audits for information systems management procedures and ensure departmental compliance to the established control framework; 
• Prepare and develop detailed audit programs for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of audit scope, objectives and audit methodology; 
• Carry out routine information systems audit investigations on areas identified by Management; and
• Conduct data extractions, analysis, and security reviews utilizing various computer assisted audit tools (CAAT).

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Computer Engineering;
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualifications or other designation; other qualifications e.g. CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CEH;
• Computer proficiency; and Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.