KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• BUDGETING & FORECASTING
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Analyse variances and provide strategic advice.
• Support long-term planning and expansion.
• TAX & STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan tax laws.
• Prepare and submit tax returns.
• Liaise with URA and regulatory bodies.
• TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Set targets and conduct reviews.
• Build a culture of accountability and growth
• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING
• Prepare financial statements (IFRS).
• Ensure accurate GLand month-end closing.
• Coordinate with auditors and manage reports.
• INTERNAL CONTROLS & RISK MANAGEMENT
• Implement strong internal controls
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Support audits and ensure compliance.
• SYSTEMS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
• Optimise ERP and financial systems.
• Automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Lead finance-related projects.
• CASH FLOW & TREASURY MANAGEMENT
• Manage cash flow and working capital!
• Maintain bank relationships.
• Monitor FX exposure and control costs
• COST ACCOUNTING & INVENTORY CONTROL
• Oversee costing and variance analysis.
• Monitor inventory and stock levels
• Drive cost reduction initiatives
• STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• Partner with management, auditors, banks and tax authorities
• Provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Support commercial decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Professional accounting quallfication (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is mandatory or strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree (MBA or MSc in Finance) is an advantage.

Experience:

• 8-10 years in finance & accounting, with 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or logistics.
• ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Prior experience in Uganda or East Africa is essential.

Skills

• IFRS, management accounting & financial analysis.
• Ugandan tax laws and statutory compliance.
• ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Cash flow forecasting and financial modelling.
• Leadership, team development and people management.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Integrity, ethics and confidentiality.
• Results-oriented and commercially aware.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Leadership role with significant impact.
• Dynamic and multicultural environment.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and safety-focused work culture.

• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Analyse variances and provide strategic advice.
• Support long-term planning and expansion.
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan tax laws.
• Prepare and submit tax returns.
• Liaise with URA and regulatory bodies.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Set targets and conduct reviews.
• Build a culture of accountability and growth
• Prepare financial statements (IFRS).
• Ensure accurate GLand month-end closing.
• Coordinate with auditors and manage reports.
• Implement strong internal controls
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Support audits and ensure compliance.
• Optimise ERP and financial systems.
• Automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Lead finance-related projects.
• Manage cash flow and working capital!
• Maintain bank relationships.
• Monitor FX exposure and control costs
• Oversee costing and variance analysis.
• Monitor inventory and stock levels
• Drive cost reduction initiatives
• Partner with management, auditors, banks and tax authorities
• Provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Support commercial decision-making

• IFRS, management accounting & financial analysis.
• Ugandan tax laws and statutory compliance.
• ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Cash flow forecasting and financial modelling.
• Leadership, team development and people management.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Integrity, ethics and confidentiality.
• Results-oriented and commercially aware.

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Professional accounting quallfication (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is mandatory or strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree (MBA or MSc in Finance) is an advantage.
• 8-10 years in finance & accounting, with 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or logistics.
• ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Prior experience in Uganda or East Africa is essential.