Senior Treasurer / Senior Accountant (Urban Council)

Description (Public)

Senior Treasurer / Senior Accountant (Urban Council) (Salary Scale U3) — reports to the Principal Treasurer. To provide routine financial management and accounting services in the Urban Council. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts that exist in the service of Luwero District Local Government on a replacement basis.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain control of main and subsidiary accounts
Supervise and control revenue collection and expenditure
Verify financial documents and payments to avoid forgeries and fraud
Prepare periodic financial statements and reconciliation
Prepare expenditure estimates for the Council
Provide technical support to the Council on financial matters
Guide and supervise Accounts staff

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Accounting option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Studies (Accounting option), or Finance and Accounting from a recognised institution
Full professional qualifications in Accounting from a recognised institution are an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

Financial management
Accountability
Ethics and integrity
Concern for quality and standards
Communication
Supervision and team leadership

How to Apply

About Luwero District Local Government

Luwero District Local Government is dedicated to fostering sustainable development and improving the quality of life for the residents of Luwero. Through its various departments and statutory bodies, the organization coordinates essential public services, implements national government policies, and manages local infrastructure to ensure efficient and accountable service delivery across its sub-counties and town councils.