Job Title: Finance Manager
Organisation: Royal Van Zanten
Duty Station: Namaiba, Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Finance
About the Company:
Improvement has been present in the Royal Van Zanten DNA for 160 years. In the form of entrepreneurship, the documentation of experience and a passion for research & education by the Veldhuijzen van Zanten family. Maus van Staaveren learnt through interaction with others and constantly improved his business by trial and evaluation.
Job Summary: The Finance Manager is responsible for the development of the Finance Team (3 persons). He/she will ensure that all financial data & reportings are correct, aimed at timely and within the Group’s guidelines. The person is able to translate financial information into a relevant business context so departments can act upon it.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Empower the Finance team
- Lead the business controlling activities (analysis of monthly figures & budgeting).
- Ensure completeness, accuracy and reliability of the monthly financial closing
- Prepare timely and accurate statutory company accounts including balance sheets annually + co-ordinate with the external auditor.
- Review and constantly improve the organization’s internal control systems & procedures
- Help the company to become future proof by implementing new tools, software, digitalization of processes, etc.
Key Performance Measures
- Happy & autonomous team
- Have monthly reports that identify results, trends and trigger action
- Be able to act as a Financial Business Partner towards the Head of Departments.
- Present the monthly figures to the NL HQ
- Monthly closing is completed by work day 4 of the next month.
- Financial statements are signed off timely
- without material adjustments.
- Update financial procedures that lead to an improved way of working
- Autonomous project leader
Work Environment/Condition: The position is office based, in Namaiba (near Mukono). Required to live in Seeta or closer.
Lead a young & dynamic team that works according to the principles of freedom & responsibility.
Mentored by an experienced European finance professional
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum work experience of 3 years in leading a finance team.
- The candidate should possess a master degree in Finance or a bachelor with completed ACCA / CPA.
- Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills. This will be tested before doing an interview.
- Excellent computer skills (Ms. Excel)
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills and a high level of service orientation
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Good planning and organizational skills like ability to make priorities
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Person with a long-term mindset
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send an updated CV and motivation letter to [email protected]
Deadline: 4th November 2024
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