Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Organisation: Pride Bank Limited (PBL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Pride Bank Limited (PBL) was licensed at a Tier II Credit Institution by Bank of Uganda (BoU) in November 2024 and has a capital base of Ugx. 175.8 billion. Pride aims at transforming lives responsibly by focusing on three High Impact Goals: boosting sustainable agricultural value, growing sustainable SMEs to drive economic transformation and fostering economic resilience through financial inclusion while offering innovative financial and non-financial solutions to people at the base of the economic pyramid and serving customers through 42 networked branches and 5 contact offices across the country.
Job Summary: The Senior Finance Officer will report to the Finance Manager and be stationed at the Head Office in Kampala. This role involves analysing financial data, preparing accurate and timely reports, supervising accounting transactions, maintaining the fixed asset register, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role also includes staff performance monitoring, facilitating audits, and ensuring adherence to financial policies and accounting principles.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare statutory and regulatory financial reports for various internal and external stakeholders.
- Supervise accounting operations, including voucher approvals, cost control, and financial reconciliations.
- Monitor and review financial transactions within the IT system to ensure accuracy.
- Provide necessary financial information for internal and external audits.
- Maintain and monitor the bank’s fixed asset register and ensure all assets are accurately recorded and safeguarded.
- Reconcile fixed asset general ledger accounts and verify data integrity.
- Analyse general ledger reports from the IT system and correct discrepancies.
- Conduct performance appraisals and recommend training for team development.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field with a major in Accounting/Finance.
- Must have completed at least Level 2 of ACCA or CPA.
- Postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting role.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and supervisory skills.
- High integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Proficient in the use of financial systems and MS Office applications.
How to Apply:
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience and desire to make a difference, then apply immediately and send a detailed curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation from 3 referees, copies of academic transcripts, postal address and a daytime telephone contact. All interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 16th May 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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