Finance Manager – Kampala, Uganda

 

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

Our client, a leading manufacturer of ceramics, sanitary ware, hardware accessories, daily cleaning products and personal care products is looking for a . The ideal candidate must have experience working in the big four audit firms, have tax knowledge and have a good understanding of Uganda’s financial regulations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Work with and manage the Uganda finance team.
  • Perform financial analysis using financial metrics.
  • Perform external audit work coordination to ensure the timely completion of audit projects each year, without any penalties from regulatory agencies.
  • Manage external accounts of the company and timely complete various reports.
  • Training and job organization of local financial personnel.
  • Oversee team that produces monthly management accounts & other financials.
  • Ensure key internal controls, reconciliations and substantiation processes are in place and running efficiently.
  • Implement and maintain a strict discipline as relates to cost control.
  • Responsible for tax and regulatory compliance, including licencing being up to date and in place.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Must have 5+ years of Big Four audit firm experience.
  • Ability to work independently, create solutions and collaborate internally and externally.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the confidence and adaptability to deal with all levels of management.
  • Attention to timing and details – capable of distilling large volumes of information and handling rapidly changing information.
  • Critical analytical thinker with the ability to make informed decisions quickly.

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Salary: Monthly Gross Salary of between 2000 to 3000 USD depending on experience
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Career Level: Senior Level
Job Type: Full Time
Deadline for applications: 30/03/2024