Diocesan Finance, Planning & Investment Officer

Ankole Diocese, Job Opportunity, Diocesan Finance, Planning & Investment Coordinator

Reports: To the Diocesan Secretary

Job summary

1. Shall report to Diocesan Secretary
2. Shall be the head of department of Finance, Planning & Investment
3. Shall be the Secretary to the Board of Finance, Planning and Investment and other related committees
4. Shall ensure proper Planning, Mobilization, Management control and Accountability of the Financial Resources of the Diocese
5. Shall prepare and present the Diocesan Budget to the Council and Synod and other related meetings and then monitors its implementation
6. Shall maintain control and be the Principal Signatory of major and subsidiary Diocesan accounts
7. Shall be the Technical Advisor to the Bishop and Diocesan organs on financial matters and should be in position to build a strong stewardship team and improve internal controls
8. Shall provide financial information to the Board and the Diocese as required on monthly, quarterly and annual routines
9. Shall be responsible for the payroll and payment of the statutory dues
10. Shall ensure timely procurement and disposal of goods and services
11. Shall ensure that both Internal and External audits are done
12. Shall Supervise, Evaluate and Appraise staff performance in the Department
13. Shall supervise all financial institutions of the Diocese
14. Shall ensure that there is timely auditing of books of accounts.
15. Shall work with the Provincial Church Commissioners on Estates/Assets of the Diocese
16. Shall be computer literate and have the capacity to use the current information technology systems in transacting Diocesan Finances.
17. Shall be the Custodian of all Diocesan Assets e.g. Motor vehicle log books, land titles, Diocesan seal, contract agreements and copy rights
18. Any other relevant duties assigned by the Diocesan Secretary

Qualifications                 

1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance
2. 5 years of Experience
3. Maximum age of 60 years for non-Clergy and 65 years for Clergy
4. Professional qualification of CPA, ACCA etc. is an added advantage
5. Masters degree in finance and/or Accounting is an added advantage
6. Driving experience is an added advantage

QUALITIES

1. A mature Christian of Anglican faith
2. High sense of integrity, Honesty, Faithfulness and ability to lead
3. Ability to make informed decision
4. Transparent
5. Humble
6. Team work
7. Compassionate

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their Applications, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of their Academic Documents, Baptism and Confirmation cards and A letter of recommendation from their Parish Priest’s local church in person to the following address:

The Diocesan Secretary,

Ankole Diocese

P.O.BOX 14, Mbarara.

Deadline:  10^th August 2020 at 5:00pm