Uganda Electricity Transmission Compnay Limited is hiring a Head of Fiance responsible for the provision of overall strategic direction for the Finance function with a key focus on corporate finance, financial reporting, providing a framework of planning and ensuring that the balance sheet/statement of financial position exposure and bottom-line performance are managed efficiently and effectively.

Department: FINANCE

Reports to: MD/CEO

 

Key Result Areas:

  • Monitor the day-to-day financial operations of the Company and steer the development and delivery of the Finance Strategy within the overall Corporate Strategy to deliver sustained growth of shareholder value.
  • Coordinate the business planning and budgeting initiatives of the Company with respect to its revenue requirements on an annual, medium-term and long-term basis for both Corporate and Projects.
  • Responsible for the Company’s financial accounting, reporting requirements and operational financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis,
  • Manage the Company’s financial risks and develop appropriate controls to minimize exposures to the Company.
  • Manage annual external audit.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable statutory codes and accounting principles, regulations financing agreements and financial reporting framework (IFRS).
  • Build and strengthen effective stakeholder management mechanisms including but not limited to regulators, project financers, banks, sector players, tax authorities, government ministries, agencies & departments, clients and suppliers within the ambit of Finance Department.
  • Ensure compliance to policies, systems and processes to safeguard Company assets
  • Lead the Company’s tax planning measures in consultation with the Management team and staff on the management and utilization of the Company’s resources.
  • Organize, lead and manage the Finance. Department in accordance with the Staff Regulations and other Company Policies.

Person specifications, Education, and Competencies required for the Job:

  • Master’s Degree in either of the following disciplines – Economics, Commerce, Finance, Accounts, or Business Administration is
  • A Bachelor’s Degree with honours in either of the following disciplines – Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Finance, Accounts, Business Administration or Engineering
  • Must possess a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or its equivalent and must be a member of ICAU
  • Should have demonstrated experience in financial accounting management, management accounting and taxation.
  • Should have Ten (10) years’ experience in financial accounting, Management accounting taxation with at least Seven (7) years’ experience in a large organization at senior level.
  • Post Graduate qualification/training in strategic finance leadership is an added advantage
  • Proven good management skills and excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in staff/management relations, as well as strong oral and written communication abilities
  • Leadership Skills
  • Strategic thinking and ability to work and produce accurate and timely reports in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.
  • Proven record of integrity.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should apply by clicking on the link below.

Job Application Link: https://shorturt.at/O5qc7

The closing date to receive applications is 24th December 2025 at 05:00 P.M.

  • UETCL is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Female candidates who qualify are encouraged to apply
  • Only electronically sent applications will be accepted
  • If you don’t hear from us in 4 weeks time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION

The successful candidate will be offered a contract subject to the Ministry of Public Service Guidelines on the Rationalization Exercise of Government Institutions

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