Qualifications, Experience & Competencies Required

• A first Degree is required.
  
• Professional accounting qualification ACCA/CPA.
  
• At least four (4) years of experience leading a team to deliver high quality reports within the reporting timelines.
  
• Experience in preparing a complete set of the Bank’s financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is required, with preference given to candidates who have prepared or audited financial statements for a bank.
  

• Ensure compliance with international financial reporting accounting standards, regulatory requirements and the Bank’s policies.
  

• Preparation of a complete set of Pearl Bank financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  

• Manage the preparation and quality control of regulatory returns under the Financial Institutions Act and Basel II guidelines from Bank of Uganda.
  

• Prepare the Bank’s Annual Integrated Report using the integrated reporting framework.
  

• Lead and oversee Pearl Bank’s external audit process from start to finish, ensuring timely completion.
  

• Prepare the Bank’s sustainability report in accordance with Global reporting Initiative and established sustainability frameworks.
  

• Support product innovation initiatives as finance lead on the committees/team