THE JOURNEY:
- Lead the Finance Team in Uganda and help in taking decisions that will shape the future of our business in the country and the region
- GM right-hand in any finance & strategy topic
- Manage operational information, financial statements, and preparation of forecasts & budget
- Be involved in management control: definition of procedures, the design of budget processes
- Prepare & present monthly, quarterly/annual finance reports and analysis (P&L and cost-saving plans)
- Prepare analysis and justifications of actual data, forecasts, and deviations
- Study the viability of investments/projects - reports, strategic reorientation, etc.
- Assess new business opportunities and new vertical developments and changes
- Incubate and lead the launch of new projects in the Country
- Support & oversee if needed treasury/accounting
- Support in monitoring financial policies
- Support the preparation of Financial Statements
- Supervise the relationship with third parties: external auditors, administrations, external consultants
- Ad hoc analysis to provide the different managers with information for decision-making
- Actively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop, and make a difference
Experience & Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in total
- 5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Consulting
- Bachelor's degree in finance and/or business (MBAs/ACCA/CPA Certification would be an advantage)
- Knowledge of local accounting and tax standards (Local GAAP)
Skills:
- Problem-solving
- Strong problem-solving skills - you are hypothesis-driven & looking for data to drive decisions
- An ability to take any problem, deep dive, reveal route cause, draft improvement solutions, and communicate to stakeholders
- Presentation & Communication skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- An ability to summarise and present complex plans to Management and key stakeholders
Team leadership:
- 1-5 years of experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve collective goals
- Experience building and managing high-performance teams to achieve ambitious goals: strong organizational skills and delegation, ability to prioritize and multitask, work well under pressure, and handle multiple issues simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, Nambaju, Nakasongola, Uganda, Nakasongola, Uganda
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Location
, Nambaju, Nakasongola, Uganda, Nakasongola, Uganda