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Executive Economist Career Job – Grant Thornton
Job Title: Executive
Economist
Economist
Organisation: Grant
Thornton
Thornton
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About Us:
Grant Thornton is one of the
world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory
services. Grant Thornton Uganda is a member of Grant Thornton International
Limited, with offices in Kampala and Jinja. Grant Thornton boosts an
opportunity to be part of 38,500 dynamic people working cohesively to provide
seamless services to clients in more than 130 countries across the globe.
world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory
services. Grant Thornton Uganda is a member of Grant Thornton International
Limited, with offices in Kampala and Jinja. Grant Thornton boosts an
opportunity to be part of 38,500 dynamic people working cohesively to provide
seamless services to clients in more than 130 countries across the globe.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry
out economic and financial appraisals for clients wanting to invest in
different sectors of the economy - Devise
methods and procedures for obtaining financial, taxation and quantitative
data from the country, region and the world - Intuitively
understand various sampling techniques that may be used to conduct
different types of surveys; - Create
various econometric modelling techniques for use in developing forecasts; - Stay
updated with past, present and future economic, financial, environmental
related issues and trends and provide able guidance to clients - Write
various technical and non-technical reports on economic trends and
forecasts and participate in public conferences, press and other media - Deliver
numerous oral and visual presentations - Prepare
regular publications on changes in key macroeconomic factors which will
impact the clients in various sectors of economy.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold an honour’s Degree in either Quantitative Economics,
Economics or Financial Economics from a recognised University - At
least three years of relevant experience. - Possess
excellent economic and financial modelling skills - Excellent
report writing skills - Good
research skills - Possess
the ability to interpret the financial statements of companies - Excellent
numerical and analytical skills - Willingness
to work under supervision and learn new -i skills quickly - Highly
results-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines - Computer
literacy skills i.e. working knowledge of various Microsoft packages - Keen
adherence to the highest degree of professional standards and strict
client confidentiality. - Ability
to work well within a team - Excellent
written and oral communication skills - Possess
a strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and
ideas
How to Apply:
All candidates should send
their detailed CVs with referees (testimonials will be required at the time of
personal interview if selected) by to: recruitment@ug.gt.com
their detailed CVs with referees (testimonials will be required at the time of
personal interview if selected) by to: recruitment@ug.gt.com
NB: For Inquiries, You can
visit our office, Grant Thornton, Plot 5, Katego Road, Off. Kira Road, Opp.
British High Commission, Kampala, Uganda, Phone: 0414 535145 (0312 266850 Fax:
0414 533771
visit our office, Grant Thornton, Plot 5, Katego Road, Off. Kira Road, Opp.
British High Commission, Kampala, Uganda, Phone: 0414 535145 (0312 266850 Fax:
0414 533771
Deadline: 31st July 2014
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