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Job Title:  Financial Controller

Organisation: KAMP Group Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

About US:

KAMP Group Limited operates an animal feeds milling plant situated in Anaka town, Nwoya district and distribution depots in Kisaasi, Nateete, Matugga and Mukono. It specifically produces broiler feeds (starter, grower, and finisher); layer feeds (starter, grower, and finisher); pig feeds; goat feeds; rabbit feeds; and cattle feeds.

At Kamp Feed, we are more than just producers of high-quality animal feeds – we are the architects of nutritional excellence for your livestock. With a deep understanding of the pivotal role nutrition plays in the well-being of animals, we have become a trusted name, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

Job Summary:   The Financial Controller will direct the stewardship of company assets, proactively mitigate against financial risk and ensure efficiency in financial systems in line with Kamp Group Ltd.’s vision, mission and core values.

The position holder shall be an experienced business professional with strong background in Finance and Accounting, with a deep understanding of Ugandan medium enterprise business environment, with a track record in successful delivery of key financial outputs in a fast-paced agri-business enterprise. This position will spearhead financial planning, procurement, management, policy development and implementation, statutory compliance and risk management. This position involves preparation of board papers and strengthening governance systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Create and manage the preparation of weekly and monthly reports to support
• departmental and business needs.
• Prepare detailed internal financial reports, including researching and explaining significant variances by working closely with various departments and management.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports, tables, and exhibits as requested.
• Assesses the needs of the business, prioritize projects, and drive new reporting requirements to completion.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements monthly, including income statement, statement of financial position, and statement of cash flows, and present same to management and board
• Play a crucial role in implementing accounting software to improve reporting and system efficiency.

Financial Planning and Management

• Provide professional advice and sufficient information to facilitate strategic business decision-making
• Develop a systematic, scalable, and coherent financial planning system with appropriate user-friendly planning tools and templates
• Deliver a credible annual budget, financial forecast and cost-benefit analysis within set limits of company strategy
• Provide timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with clear variants and explanations as needed.
• Set appropriate internal controls, authenticate transactions, and ensure company readiness for audit

Business and Financial Management Systems set up and development

• Ensure adherence to the company finance manual on the policy framework and operational procedures
• Develop transactional templates and tools to aid system efficiencies

Fundraising and utilization of funds

• Cashflow management
• Regular costing and stock management
• Business analysis to ensure optimal mix, pricing, and profitability
• Investment decisions
• Liaison with development partners and ensure adherence to project guidelines

Audit Management

• Review all prepared files for statutory external audit before submission to the auditors and be the key coordinator of external audits
• Adequately prepare for internal and external audits and offer the required support during the exercise
• Follow up and resolve issues arising from internal and external audits
• Carry out analysis of audited financial statements and present the same to management

Financial Compliance

• Support and implement an internal control system that safeguards company assets
• Ensure the availability of relevant sections of company law and labor law to staff as required
• Ensure statutory compliance in financial dealings regarding all forms of taxation due to the company, employees, and consultants
• Ensure that company financial obligations to employees and consultants are aligned with the stated requirements of the Employment Act and consultants’ contracts

Credit Management

• Develop and supervise the implementation of sound credit management policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Provide accountability for credit control and debt management while at the same time maintaining client confidence
• Maintain the worthiness of the company through timely payment of suppliers, financial institutions, consultants, and vendors

Logistics, Asset Movement, and Management

• Develop and supervise the implementation of sound asset movement and management policies and procedures
• Provide accountability for asset registers and ensure proper maintenance and usage

People Management

• Manage performance of all staff supervised including goal setting, regular feedback sessions, and appraisals
• Obtain understanding and address the training needs of staff
• Ensure discipline within the staff supervised
• Ensure targets across departments are set and KPIs communicated to all

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda, at a minimum. Other relevant professional qualifications will be a distinct advantage
• Five years of post-qualification experience with hands-on experience in financial reporting and management in an agri-business enterprise, with in-depth knowledge of the Ugandan financial reporting and taxation environment.
• Experience with accounting systems is a must.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted to the company via email to: ceo@kampfeed.com

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. All communication is to be addressed to the email below.

Deadline: 19th April 2024

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