Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
2025-09-26T06:42:18+00:00
Abubaker Technical Services and General Supplies Ltd
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kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Engineering
Accounting & Finance
2025-10-03T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic direction and operational excellence of the entire finance function. This role goes beyond traditional accounting to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and the Board, providing critical insights to inform business decisions, manage risk, and capitalize on growth opportunities. The CFO will lead, mentor, and integrate a high-performing team of finance professionals to ensure the company's financial health and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership:
- Partner with the CEO and other executives on strategy development, evaluation of new business opportunities, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and long-term planning.
- Translate business strategies into clear financial plans and performance metrics.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize profitability, operational efficiency, and market positioning.
- Act as a key liaison with the Board of Directors, investors, and financial institutions.
2. Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting (Overseeing Management Accountant & Plant Accountant):
- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
- Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis to all business units.
- Oversee cost accounting and product profitability analysis, particularly through the Plant Accountant for manufacturing operations.
- Develop and monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
3. Accounting, Compliance & Control (Overseeing Financial Controller):
- Ensure the integrity and timeliness of all financial reporting, including GAAP/IFRS compliance.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Manage the relationship with external auditors and ensure a clean audit opinion.
4. Treasury & Capital Management (Overseeing Treasury Manager):
- Develop and execute strategies for cash management, working capital optimization, and risk management.
- Manage banking relationships and negotiate debt and equity financing.
- Oversee foreign exchange, interest rate, and other financial risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure the company maintains adequate liquidity to meet its operational and strategic needs.
5. Internal Audit & Risk Management (Overseeing Internal Auditor):
- Oversee the internal audit function to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate key financial, operational, and strategic risks.
- Develop and implement enterprise risk management frameworks.
6. Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Ensure clear objectives (OKRs/KPIs) are set for all direct reports and that the team is structured effectively to support business needs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA and/or CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or equivalent highly preferred.
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5-7 years in an executive CFO or VP of Finance role.
- Industry: Proven experience in the [Your Industry, e.g., manufacturing, technology, etc.] sector is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in GAAP/IFRS, financial modeling, strategic planning, corporate finance, and risk management. ERP system implementation experience a plus (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Strategic Visionary: Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable financial plans.
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of how the business operates and makes money; able to act as a true business partner.
- Leadership & Influence: Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a team and influence peers and senior executives.
- Analytical & Problem-Solver: Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Integrity & Ethics: Unquestionable integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to corporate governance.
1. Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership: Partner with the CEO and other executives on strategy development, evaluation of new business opportunities, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and long-term planning. Translate business strategies into clear financial plans and performance metrics. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize profitability, operational efficiency, and market positioning. Act as a key liaison with the Board of Directors, investors, and financial institutions. 2. Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting (Overseeing Management Accountant & Plant Accountant): Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis to all business units. Oversee cost accounting and product profitability analysis, particularly through the Plant Accountant for manufacturing operations. Develop and monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance. 3. Accounting, Compliance & Control (Overseeing Financial Controller): Ensure the integrity and timeliness of all financial reporting, including GAAP/IFRS compliance. Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes. Maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard company assets. Manage the relationship with external auditors and ensure a clean audit opinion. 4. Treasury & Capital Management (Overseeing Treasury Manager): Develop and execute strategies for cash management, working capital optimization, and risk management. Manage banking relationships and negotiate debt and equity financing. Oversee foreign exchange, interest rate, and other financial risk mitigation strategies. Ensure the company maintains adequate liquidity to meet its operational and strategic needs. 5. Internal Audit & Risk Management (Overseeing Internal Auditor): Oversee the internal audit function to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Identify, assess, and mitigate key financial, operational, and strategic risks. Develop and implement enterprise risk management frameworks. 6. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Ensure clear objectives (OKRs/KPIs) are set for all direct reports and that the team is structured effectively to support business needs.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA and/or CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or equivalent highly preferred. Experience: 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5-7 years in an executive CFO or VP of Finance role. Industry: Proven experience in the [Your Industry, e.g., manufacturing, technology, etc.] sector is highly desirable. Technical Skills: Deep expertise in GAAP/IFRS, financial modeling, strategic planning, corporate finance, and risk management. ERP system implementation experience a plus (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
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Vacancy title:
Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Abubaker Technical Services and General Supplies Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 3 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic direction and operational excellence of the entire finance function. This role goes beyond traditional accounting to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and the Board, providing critical insights to inform business decisions, manage risk, and capitalize on growth opportunities. The CFO will lead, mentor, and integrate a high-performing team of finance professionals to ensure the company's financial health and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership:
- Partner with the CEO and other executives on strategy development, evaluation of new business opportunities, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and long-term planning.
- Translate business strategies into clear financial plans and performance metrics.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize profitability, operational efficiency, and market positioning.
- Act as a key liaison with the Board of Directors, investors, and financial institutions.
2. Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting (Overseeing Management Accountant & Plant Accountant):
- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
- Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis to all business units.
- Oversee cost accounting and product profitability analysis, particularly through the Plant Accountant for manufacturing operations.
- Develop and monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
3. Accounting, Compliance & Control (Overseeing Financial Controller):
- Ensure the integrity and timeliness of all financial reporting, including GAAP/IFRS compliance.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Manage the relationship with external auditors and ensure a clean audit opinion.
4. Treasury & Capital Management (Overseeing Treasury Manager):
- Develop and execute strategies for cash management, working capital optimization, and risk management.
- Manage banking relationships and negotiate debt and equity financing.
- Oversee foreign exchange, interest rate, and other financial risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure the company maintains adequate liquidity to meet its operational and strategic needs.
5. Internal Audit & Risk Management (Overseeing Internal Auditor):
- Oversee the internal audit function to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate key financial, operational, and strategic risks.
- Develop and implement enterprise risk management frameworks.
6. Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Ensure clear objectives (OKRs/KPIs) are set for all direct reports and that the team is structured effectively to support business needs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA and/or CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or equivalent highly preferred.
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5-7 years in an executive CFO or VP of Finance role.
- Industry: Proven experience in the [Your Industry, e.g., manufacturing, technology, etc.] sector is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in GAAP/IFRS, financial modeling, strategic planning, corporate finance, and risk management. ERP system implementation experience a plus (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Strategic Visionary: Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable financial plans.
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of how the business operates and makes money; able to act as a true business partner.
- Leadership & Influence: Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a team and influence peers and senior executives.
- Analytical & Problem-Solver: Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Integrity & Ethics: Unquestionable integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to corporate governance.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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