Chief Financial Officer Jobs – Opportunity Bank

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Job Title:    Chief Financial Officer

Organization:  Opportunity Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

 

About US:

Opportunity Bank is a Commercial Bank licensed and supervised by Bank of Uganda. We are the Bank of choice for all who aspire to a life of dignity and purpose. We offer innovative technology-led financial solutions and training to transform lives and Communities. We do this with care, respect and in a sustainable way.

 

Job Summary:  The Chief Financial Officer will manage the financial resources of the Bank and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the different stakeholders.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead, facilitate and monitor the Bank’s strategy, annual operating plans and capital budgets
  • Ensure that all Board Committee decisions on finance and treasury matters are implemented and provide leadership to the department for proper management of the Bank’s financial assets
  • Oversee the timely update of the fixed assets register, and ensure that assets purchased are capitalized and depreciated correctly.
  • Ensure that proper books of accounts are kept and maintained
  • Oversee preparation of financial statements and distribution to the different stakeholders
  • Manage the Bank’s tax liability and compliance;
  • Ensure timely and reliable financial reporting to Bank of Uganda, Group Finance, EXCO and the Board.
  • Oversee the review of financial statements by external auditors and ensure implementation of initiatives to address areas of weaknesses highlighted.
  • Participate in transformational activities aimed at empowering staff and clients in such a way that they become agents of social, spiritual, Political and economic transformation in their own communities.
  • Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of the Finance team ensuring the team is effective and motivated.
  • Liaise with the HR department in conducting performance appraisals and ensure competency and training gaps are addressed.
  • Identify of risk factors and establish or implement established mechanists for the detection and prevention of and resolution of arising risks.
  • Ensure compliance with the Bank’s internal policies, external regulations, and the risk management framework of the Bank.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Member of a professional Accounting body, ACCA or CPA
  • Seven years of professional experience in finance and accounting, three years at Management or Supervisory level.
  • Analytical skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Creativity in product development and pricing

 

Note: Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their signed application letters together with their curriculum vitae addressed to:

 

The Head of Human Resources

Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited

Plot 1259, Old Kira Road. Kampala. Uganda

 

Email to: hr@opportunitybank.co.ug

 

Deadline: 28th April 2022

 

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