Financial Planning and Analysis Lead – Kampala, Uganda

Our client, East Africa leading Security Solutions Company is seeking to recruit a Financial Planning and Analysis Lead for their Kampala Office. Reporting to the Country Head of Finance and the Group FP&A Manager the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).

The successful candidate will provide support in financial planning, financial and business analysis, management reporting, executive reporting/presentations, and special strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of annual budgets in line with the internal guidelines as well as monitoring and directing the implementation of budgets.
  • Support Business Unit leaders in preparation of reliable and timely quarterly business forecasts in line with internal templates, monitoring and directing implementation.
  • On a monthly basis, monitor key performance indicators for all business lines and make appropriate recommendations to improve performance
  • Preparation and maintenance of product price list for all revenue lines (Service & Product costings).
  • Reviewing reconciliations prepared by Revenue Accountants/Lead on actual deployment of resources versus billing for all revenue lines
  • Preparation of financial presentations for use by the Group HQ, Board, Country Director and other Senior Management in various settings.
  • Analysing financial information and preparing presentations (in prescribed formats or dashboard) to Country Director, Group HQ and Board.

Qualifications:

  • At least 4 years relevant working experience in this or similar roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
  • Professional qualification in accounting or finance – completed CPA or ACCA qualification.
  • Working knowledge in ERP and accounting software systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of applicable tax laws.
  • Post graduate qualification in a relevant field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
  • MS Excel modelling, Data analytics.
  • Experience in performing financial analysis and due diligence.

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Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: UGX 6,000,000 depending on experience and qualifications (Approx. 1,620 USD )
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Career Level: Management
Job Type: Full Time
Deadline for applications: 19/10/2024