Job Title: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Organisation: Uganda National Airlines Company Limited
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About US:
Uganda Airlines is the flag carrier of Uganda. The company is a revival of the older Uganda Airlines which operated from 1977 until 2001. It began flying in August 2019.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations;
- Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the development and implementation of the 5-year business plan, financial management, accounting, budgeting, program, and system management efforts of the company;
- Oversee the preparation of the annual budget, monthly Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements.
- Be responsible for enhancing the cash position of the Company; Be accountable for the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results;
- Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company.
- Oversee the approval processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger and account maintenance, and data entry;
- Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial & management reports, special analyses, and information reports;
- Ensure appropriate and robust finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures;
- Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted financial standards, assist in obtaining the necessary licenses and insurance required to operate the business;
- Develop and implement purchasing and supply chain management; and
- As a member of the Leadership team, contribute and work collaboratively with all elements of day-to-day airline operations, including employee and customer relations, safety, revenue management, scheduling, strategic alliances, sales, brand management, product development, and customer service delivery.
- Ensure safe keeping of all company assets and stores and periodic audit of stores and that all assets are engraved
- Oversee the IT department and ensure full integration of the IT system
- Carry out the staff appraisals for the department
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a closely related and relevant field, from a recognized University.
- Full Accountancy professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent qualification is a must.
- Must be a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda(ICPAU)
- Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial management in a large organization and at least 5-7 years in a Senior Management role in aviation.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, the budget process, cost recovery,and contract management is a must.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join Uganda Airlines in this capacity should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 7th October 2022
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