Job Title: Chief
Finance Officer
Organization: Grainpulse
Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Grainpulse Ltd is
Uganda’s number one dealer in Agro-Inputs, Grain and Coffee. We continue
expanding everyday to meet our clientele needs.
Job Summary: The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will be
responsible for a well-functioning finance and accounting system. He/ She will
be responsible for all the financial management aspects of the Company
including: planning, organizing and control of all financial resources,
corporate financial management, and financial risk management including
taxation..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of the finance strategy, within the
overall corporate strategy; - Take accountability for the financial performance of the company
through effective planning, control and reporting; - Review and update the Accounting and Financial Reporting System of
the company; - Establish and improve upon the existing internal controls and
procedures; - Manage key financial relationships with stakeholders including
external auditors and bankers among others; - Manage all financial risks and exposures of the company and mitigate
key elements of the company’s risk profile; - Take the lead financial advisory role for the senior management team,
directors and the entire company, for prudent management and utilisation
of company resources; - Ensure appropriate funding levels for the company;
- Measure and report on company financial and operational performance;
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory codes and accounting
principles, regulations; - Support the development of new businesses through scrutinising
potential investments; - Provide leadership and performance management support to the finance
and administration team, including annual review of the team’s
performance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business,
Accounting, Statistics, Finance or related fields, and be a qualified
accountant (ACCA, CPA, CFA) with a proven track record of at least eight
years of progressive managerial experience in finance related areas. - A Master’s degree in business and/or finance would be an additional
advantage, as would finance and accounting experience working in the
agribusiness sector. - Ability to develop as well as drive strategy for growth;
- Strong accounting knowledge and financial analysis skills;
- Excellent communication and influencing skills;
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to exercise judgement based
on accurate and timely analyses; - Strong business acumen and project management experience; and
- Proven experience in supporting staff development, performance and
career progression.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications and updated
resumes to
Deadline: 10th May 2019
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