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Job Title:  Principal Financial Analyst

Organisation: Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC)

Duty Station:  Jinja, Uganda

Reports to:  Finance Manager

About US:

Kiira Motors Corporation or KMC is a State Enterprise in Uganda established to champion the Development of the Domestic Automotive Value Chain for job and wealth creation.

Job Summary:  The Principal Financial Analyst is responsible for producing regular reports using financial data while working collaboratively across the entire finance team to analyse business performance and providing strategic recommendations to management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysing Current and Past Financial Data and Identifying Trends: Accurately analyze key cost drivers and monthly variances, manage the regular reporting process, provide variance analysis, suggest actions to the Company.
• Developing Financial Models and Providing Financial Forecasts: Analyze and communicate to management the impact on the Company’s financial structure, profitability, financial integrity, and competitive position utilizing relevant analytical methods and/or forecasting models.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Manage routines with the Company to ensure all money spent (OPEX & CAPEX) is correctly accounted, goods receipted and accrued where necessary.
• Financial Compliance: Assist in the preparation of documents for external audits and regulatory filings to Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Reporting and Analysis: Develop and implement Monthly Work Plans necessary for executing the above duties and responsibilities and Performance Reports detailing sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Administration and Management: Supervision and overall management of the Strategy and Planning Unit and its activities, providing technical guidance, project management and leadership and performance monitoring.
• Skilling and Capacity Development: Lead, mentor, develop, coach, train and appraise subordinates and peers to help them be successful in their roles and to progress in their skills and abilities.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Business Studies, Accounting, Statistics, Engineering, or related field from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or Related Field from a recognized institution; and
• Membership to the CFA Institute.
• The applicant should have General Working Experience of at least Five (5) years. The applicant should have served a financial analyst or related field in a reputable organization for at least Three (3) years.

Core Competencies

• Statistical Analysis and Financial Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting and Forecasting
• Data Analysis and Data Management
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Systems

Behavioural Competencies

• Complete Tasks within Set Budgets, Timeframes and Standards
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to take Initiative and Good Decision-Making Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Ability to Learn and Acquire New and Relevant Skills
• Duty of Care while Operating within the terms of Company policies and procedures

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 1^st December 2023

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