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: [email protected]
Deadline: 28th April 2022
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