Financial Controller Jobs – True North Consult

Job Title: Financial Controller

Organisation: True North Consult

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

True North Consult Ltd is a boutique HR Consultancy Firm that offers bespoke HR solutions to selected clients in various sectors and industries across East Africa, with operational offices in Kampala, Nairobi and Kigali.

Job Summary: The Financial Controller leads the development and implementation of efficient and effective financial controls and performance frameworks to ensure that both internal and external governance rules and requirements are complied with.

The role is also responsible for the Bank’s management and financial reporting to all stakeholders in line with the Bank’s business plans and the relevant regulatory framework.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Controls & Governance
• Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to regularly conduct assurance activities on the bank’s value streams to foster continuous improvement in revenue recognition.
• Enforce financial discipline across the Bank and ensure that all departments operate within the laid down policy framework.
• Put in place strategies to appropriately track, maintain, and monitor the bank’s fixed assets.
• Risk management through closely monitoring the balance sheet to ensure all accounts are fully reconciled and substantiated.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Monitoring
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies for enhancing cost- effectiveness and ensure that costs are monitored and optimized.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process and ensure alignment.
• Monitor the bank’s progress towards achievement of annual budget, showing trends and opportunities to maximize income, reduce cost, and minimize risk.
• Monitor the Bank’s capital expenditure and projects program in line with the Business Plan/budgets and in accordance with financial guidelines.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Review financial records, statements, and returns to ensure they are prepared in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and IFRS requirements, and in accordance with Bank standards, procedures, and timetables.
• Take the lead in coordinating the annual external audit to ensure efficient delivery and proactively drive timely resolution of issues raised during the audit.
• Monitor updates on regulations, industry trends, and best practice in Financial Management to support the development and improvement of the Bank’s financial systems.
• Tax & Treasury/Markets Oversight
• Financial
• Responsibility
• Plan and manage the tax affairs of the Bank so as to optimize the Bank’s position (PAYE, VAT, Corporation Tax, WHT, Excise Tax) and ensure all tax returns are remitted within the required time and are accurate.
• Monitor Global Financial Markets (GFM) trading activities to ensure they are conducted in compliance with regulations governing transactions in the financial markets, through the setting up of internal controls and checking adherence to internal policies, procedures, dealing mandates, and regulatory requirements.
• Advisory, Team Management & Development
• Provide financial expertise, advice, and independent challenge to Business Heads and other Senior Managers within the bank on investment decisions, controls effectiveness, tax matters, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support the development and delivery of training content for the Board, Senior Management, and teams across the bank.
• Manage the Financial Control unit on a day-to-day basis, planning and assigning tasks, supervising, mentoring, and coaching staff to maintain a highly motivated, performing team.
• Responsible for the Bank’s balance sheet and income statement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Education
• University graduate in Accounting or Finance, fully qualified in the accounting profession with a recognized institute (ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• Master’s degree in Finance/MBA is an added advantage.
• ACI Dealing/Operations certificate is an added advantage.
• Experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in finance, with at least 5 years at senior management level, required for effective performance.
• Industry knowledge of the banking sector, including IFRS, Ugandan tax legislation, and the Financial Institutions Act (FIA) 2004 and Amendments.
• In-depth knowledge of treasury products and their life cycles.
• Skills
• Sound knowledge of Finance Management and Controls.
• Team management and development skills.
• Ability to work through others, even when they do not report to you.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to This vacancy has closed — applications are no longer acceptedApplications closedSee open jobs at True North Consult → with subject line Financial Controller by 27th July 2026 .

All applications shall be acknowledged as received but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY

For any inquiries on this career opportunity and the application process please e-mail f.amumpaire@truenorthafrica.com .

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Deadline: 27th July 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120