General Manager, Fund Management and Finance

Overview

Job Ref: UFAA/GMFM&F/2/06/2026 - (1 Post) Job Purpose The General Manager, Fund Management and Finance is responsible for the provision of strategic leadership and policy direction for the overall management of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Trust Fund. Functions Establish financial policies, systems and procedures in line with statutory regulations. Advise the Authority on Financial Management for the Trust Fund and Authority financial resources. Develop and implement eective financial control systems, policies and strategies. Design and implement Accounting and Financial management system. Receive payments made to the Fund in line with the provisions of UFA Act; Make payments out of the Fund to the rightful owners in accordance with the provisions of UFA Act; Manage the investment function for both the Trust Fund and the Authority; Develop and coordinate partnerships with financial institutions, custodial agents and other service providers ; Coordinate Budget planning, implementation, monitoring, control and review; Coordinate resource mobilization programs for the Authority; Manage funds of the Authority and Trust Fund in line with applicable Government financial laws and regulations; Develop and implement Trust Fund and Authority’s financial strategies; Process financial transactions including commitment of funds, expenditure and revenue management; Prepare financial reports, financial statements and submit to relevant institutions in line with the provisions of PFM Act and UFA Act; and Coordinate external audit of financial reports and statements for the Trust Fund and the Authority. Job Description Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - Establishing financial policies, systems and procedures in line with statutory regulations. Advising the Authority on Financial Management for the Trust Fund and Authority financial resources. Developing and implement eective financial control systems, policies and strategies. Overseeing the design and implementation of Accounting and Financial management system. Receiving payments made to the Fund in line with the provisions of UFA Act; Coordinating payments out of the Fund to the rightful owners in accordance with the provisions of UFA Act; Managing the investment function for both the Trust Fund and the Authority; Developing and coordinate partnerships with financial institutions, custodial agents and other service providers ; Coordinating Budget planning, implementation, monitoring, control and review; Coordinating resource mobilization programs for the Authority; Managing funds of the Authority and Trust Fund in line with applicable Government financial laws and regulations; Developing and implementing Trust Fund and Authority’s financial strategies; Spearheading the processing of financial transactions including commitment of funds, expenditure and revenue management; Overseeing the preparation of financial reports, financial statements and submit to relevant institutions in line with the provisions of PFM Act and UFA Act; and Coordinating external audit of financial reports and statements for the Trust Fund and the Authority. Person Specification For appointment to this position, an officer must have: - Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in senior management level or in a comparable position; A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized university; A Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized university; CPA (K), CFA, FA, ACCA Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable; Leadership Course lasting not less than 6 weeks from a recognized institution; Proficiency in Computer applications; and Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.