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• Monitoring, Controlling and Reporting:
• The jobholder will formulate annual
  budgets in close relation with departments for Board approval
• Keenly analyze and forecast critical
  financial performance indicators such as cash flow, cost controls and
  actual figures against budgets/targets. Convey these analyses and
  recommendations to the management and the Board Audit Committee
• Provide financial oversight in new
  project initiatives
• Prepare and submit financial reports
  as required.
• Ensure prudent and efficient
  financial planning for the Company
• Ensure optimal cash flow planning/management and maximize returns
  on investment of any excess funds
• Management of credit control process with partner and clients and
  ensuring debtor days are kept within company approved timelines.
• Contribute to strategic planning and implement agreed strategy in
  relation to the financial function
• Manage Accounting systems and Procedures:
• Ensure effective automated financial
  information systems for the company
• Ensure statutory audit within set
  timelines
• Establish a system of internal
  controls
• Identify and manage financial and
  related risks
• Ensure that policies and procedures
  meet customer retention goals
• Responsible for the delivery of
  subsidiaries
• Ensure effective tax planning
• Keep abreast with industry and professional trends

• The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in
  Finance
• Possession of professional qualifications
  i.e. ACCA or CPA is desired  
• The applicant must currently be serving as an
  accountant or Chief Accountant, with at least 5-7 years’ experience
  working in commercial for profit business, in insurance or financial
  services.
• Finance professional strong in strategy,
  customer relations and operations.
• Working knowledge or experience in
  sales/business development.
• Previous experience working with external
  stakeholders such as partners, suppliers and regulators.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with
  leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills: communicates
  clearly and professionally in written and oral forms to both internal and
  external clients. 
• Initiative and Confidence: generates and acts on new ideas that
  add value to the business.
• Looks at different ways to solve problems and
  address difficulties.
• Achievement: Drive Sets goals and strives to
  achieve them with enthusiasm and determination.
• Business Acumen: Has a good understanding of the
  business environment and the impact their behaviour has on the reputation
  of the company.
• Respect: Treats colleagues and customers in a
  manner which demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairness.
• Ugandan nationals preferred
• Age: Between 30 and 40 years.

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