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• Manage compliance with tax law in Stanbic
  Bank Uganda Limited (SBUL) and all tax aspects including transfer pricing,
  withholding taxes, indirect taxes, PAYE and tax planning
• Monitor tax compliance within SBUL.
• In charge of the identification and
  evaluation of taxation risks within SBUL
• Implementation of systems and processes to
  mitigate identified taxation risks.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly
  and annual taxation computations and returns.
• New and existing product evaluation to
  determine taxation impact.
• Custodian of SBUL transfer pricing policy,
  responsible for ensuring that policy is up to date and appropriate
  agreements and approvals are in place to ensure compliance.
• In charge of the optimisation of SBUL
  taxation expense, by identifying areas of tax savings
• Manage the relationship and participate in
  selection of external taxation consultants serving SBUL
• Improve taxation knowledge within SBUL
  through communication and tax training where appropriate

• Manage the accounts payable function to
  ensure:
• Sound internal controls are in place
  within the accounts payable process.
• All payments are adequately supported and
  appropriately authorised in line with the banks policies and guidelines.
• Expenditure is within budget
• Daily clearing of all suspense items,
• In charge of monthly reconciliation of
  major vendor accounts
• Foreign payments processed and supporting
  documentation complies with exchange control regulations
• Local payments processed and supporting
  documentation complies with the Income Tax Act and VAT Act.
• In charge of monitoring of staff claims to
  ensure that details of payments giving rise to PAYE are forwarded to the
  HR department
• Actively monitor, prepare and post
  accruals for unpaid invoices where services have been rendered.
• Branch petty cash control and
  reimbursement.
• On advice from legal department, timeous
  payment of taxes under authority of a garnishee order/agency notice.
• Playing a leading role in coaching and
  developing his/her team.

• The ideal candidate should possess a University
  Degree in B.Com (Accounting/Finance).
• Post graduate qualification in a relevant
  field is an added advantage
• Professional ACCA or CIMA.
• At least four years banking experience in
  a financial management position.
• Knowledge of Uganda Banking regulations.
• Good knowledge and understanding of South
  African Banking regulations will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Ugandan Taxation
  regulations
• Detailed Understanding of IFRS
• Working knowledge of accounting software.
  (Knowledge of SAP, Bank Master or Branch Power will be an advantage.)
• An appreciation and a good understanding
  of macro economics and external factors affecting the business strategies
  adopted, and market serviced by SBUL.
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data for
  acceptability and correctness.
• Analytical mind with strong orientation to
  financial analysis.
• Ability and experience in communicating
  with all levels of management regarding management information needs.
• Good interpersonal skills required in
  liaising with people at different levels within and outside the bank..
• Dynamic self-starter with a personal
  ambition to succeed.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet
  tight deadlines.

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