Job Title: Senior Accountant OMLAU
Organisation: UAP Old Mutual Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
UAP Old Mutual Uganda is owned by UAP Old Mutual Group, a subsidiary of Old Mutual Limited (OML). The Group employs 27 000 people, operates in 14 countries and is listed on five stock exchanges.
Job Summary: The Senior Accountant OMLAU will manage the accounting function of the company in a professional manner to ensure the company meets its financial obligations on a day-to-day basis. The incumbent is accountable for the overall operations of the finance function, including but not limited to daily finance operations, project management, audit execution and compliance at an operational level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Generates financial information and reports.
- Analyses and reports on variances.
- Maintains suitable financial control environment.
- Support with IFRS 17 reporting and other financial reporting requirements of the company.
- To manage the operational activities within the accounting function and to supervise and motivate the staff therein to ensure that they successfully discharge their duties.
- Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.
- Document and monitor internal controls in support of auditing team.
- Ensure that (external and internal) accounting procedures are being followed to ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards and regulators requirements.
- Develop and offer business analytics relevant for decision-making by Exco management of the company.
- Ensure that the monthly and annual accounts are prepared within the stipulated time to assist management and directors in prompt decision making.
- Ensure compliance with tax authorities and commissioner of insurance requirements to avoid any regulators requirements
- Support with team career development through training programmes, mentorship and fostering team spirit.
- Ensure a strong financial control environment through reviews of processes and controls, implementation of audit recommendations and the controls improvement program.
- Support with stakeholder engagements such as internal and external audits, regulatory bodies, banks and other key consultants/ stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all other industry relevant regulations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting or an equivalent with qualifications in ACCA/CPA
- Required Skills: Accounting, Ensure Compliance, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), IFRS 17, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), People Management, Professional Etiquette, Teamwork
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 5th July 2024
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