Job Title: Finance Manager - Uganda

Location: Uganda

Department: Finance

Reports to: Head of Finance

Jointly Reports to: Branch – Country Head

JOB PURPOSE

Overseas the day-to-day operations of corporate finance and accounting. Responsible for the accounting process, budgeting, forecasting and reporting as well as finance regulatory compliance. Ensure internal control through development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Process and Reporting

• Ensure that all transactions are processed in compliance with the Company’s group policies and taxation regulations.

• Ensure that the processes/ procedures are well defined, implemented, communicated and understood by all parties.

• Submit financial reports in a timely manner as per agreed and established dates, as well as and when required by the management.

• Make sure that all financial reports accurately reflect the performance of the company.

• Liaise and deal with the auditors as and when required in liaison with the Head of Finance.

Financial Management and Control

• Verify, overseas and ensure that the internal control procedures are adequate, efficient and followed accordingly.

• Review the control procedure on a regular basis. Improve and enhance the control effectiveness.

• Identify wweaknesses/ loopholes and/or process deficiencies and take prompt remedial actions.

• Verify and make sure that payments among other transactions are complying with the established control procedures.

• Monitor cash flow and report when required.

Human Capital Management

• Coach and orientate the junior finance team towards business objectives.

• Motivate, mentor and retain key talents of the finance team.

• Set team members objectives. Establish and agreed on result measurements/ KPI and review the performance/ objective progression regularly.

Business Advisory and Partnering

• Assist in the project feasibility studies and appraisal.

• Collaborate with the management to establish effective business controls.

• Provide management with accurate financial information needed to guide appropriate business decision making.

• Recommend, develop and implement internal control and risk management framework.

• Provide advice to management on accounting legislation application and standards.

• Analyze data and provide best practice recommendations to the management.

Service Excellence

• Attend to specific needs of internal customers as well as and ensure that queries and assistance are provided in a timely manner and in compliance with department’s standards/ procedure set.

• Ensure that the finance service level provided is up to expectations and standards.

4.Qualifications, Skills and other prerequisites

Qualifications

Holder of a bachelor’s degree in accounting /Fully Qualified ACCA or CPA holder

Up to date knowledge of the accounting legislation/ laws.

Experience

At least 6 years of experience in the finance field in a similar role.

Proven people management/ leadership experience.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

- Excellent organization and management skills.

- Leadership skills

- Business acumen

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Possess a level of integrity and confidentiality.

- High level of competencies/ knowledge in excel.

- Strong attention to details.

- Ability to work under pressure and deliver withing tight deadlines.

- Ability to motivate a team.