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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 recruitment.ug@royalvanzanten.com

Deadline: 4th November 2024

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