Closing: Apr 19, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Mar 27, 2024 (31 days ago)
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Requirements
- A full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda, at a minimum. Other relevant professional qualifications will be a distinct advantage
- Five years of post-qualification experience with hands-on experience in financial reporting and management in an agri-business enterprise, with in-depth knowledge of the Ugandan financial reporting and taxation environment.
- Experience with accounting systems is a must.
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Requirements
- A full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda, at a minimum. Other relevant professional qualifications will be a distinct advantage
- Five years of post-qualification experience with hands-on experience in financial reporting and management in an agri-business enterprise, with in-depth knowledge of the Ugandan financial reporting and taxation environment.
- Experience with accounting systems is a must.
Financial Reporting
- Create and manage the preparation of weekly and monthly reports to support
- departmental and business needs.
- Prepare detailed internal financial reports, including researching and explaining significant variances by working closely with various departments and management.
- Provide ad hoc financial reports, tables, and exhibits as requested.
- Assesses the needs of the business, prioritize projects, and drive new reporting requirements to completion.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements monthly, including income statement, statement of financial position, and statement of cash flows, and present same to management and board
- Play a crucial role in implementing accounting software to improve reporting and system efficiency.
Financial Planning and Management
- Provide professional advice and sufficient information to facilitate strategic business decision-making
- Develop a systematic, scalable, and coherent financial planning system with appropriate user-friendly planning tools and templates
- Deliver a credible annual budget, financial forecast and cost-benefit analysis within set limits of company strategy
- Provide timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with clear variants and explanations as needed.
- Set appropriate internal controls, authenticate transactions, and ensure company readiness for audit
Business and Financial Management Systems set up and development
- Ensure adherence to the company finance manual on the policy framework and operational procedures
- Develop transactional templates and tools to aid system efficiencies
Fundraising and utilization of funds
- Cashflow management
- Regular costing and stock management
- Business analysis to ensure optimal mix, pricing, and profitability
- Investment decisions
- Liaison with development partners and ensure adherence to project guidelines
Audit Management
- Review all prepared files for statutory external audit before submission to the auditors and be the key coordinator of external audits
- Adequately prepare for internal and external audits and offer the required support during the exercise
- Follow up and resolve issues arising from internal and external audits
- Carry out analysis of audited financial statements and present the same to management
Financial Compliance
- Support and implement an internal control system that safeguards company assets
- Ensure the availability of relevant sections of company law and labor law to staff as required
- Ensure statutory compliance in financial dealings regarding all forms of taxation due to the company, employees, and consultants
- Ensure that company financial obligations to employees and consultants are aligned with the stated requirements of the Employment Act and consultants’ contracts
Credit Management
- Develop and supervise the implementation of sound credit management policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Provide accountability for credit control and debt management while at the same time maintaining client confidence
- Maintain the worthiness of the company through timely payment of suppliers, financial institutions, consultants, and vendors
Logistics, Asset Movement, and Management
- Develop and supervise the implementation of sound asset movement and management policies and procedures
- Provide accountability for asset registers and ensure proper maintenance and usage
People Management
- Manage performance of all staff supervised including goal setting, regular feedback sessions, and appraisals
- Obtain understanding and address the training needs of staff
- Ensure discipline within the staff supervised
- Ensure targets across departments are set and KPIs communicated to all
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