Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 04 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Summary of Position
The Finance Manager is a key thought partner to Management, providing essential insight into business operations, strategy, and performance. He/She is responsible for managing Uzima’s day-to-day financial and accounting operations, including recording, adjusting, reconciling, and reporting all financial information. The Finance Manager will oversee and manage every aspect of Uzima’s financial department, including Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial Controls, and Reporting. He/She will work closely with Finance Managers of other countries of operation to share best practices and promote cross-learning.
This position currently manages a team of 10-12 individuals with future hires expected as the company grows.

Responsibilities
Financial Management
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting policy and processes (SOPs) in compliance with IFRS and local regulatory guidance
• Develop and implement appropriate internal control systems and financial procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence to any relevant Group policies
• Offer regular review, refinement, and implementation of improvements to financial controls
• Prepare Uzima Uganda financial reports based on regulatory and legal requirements
• Maintain appropriate Company documentation and compliance with regulatory and tax-related requirements
• Identify financial risks and take part in developing strategies to overcome these risks
• Oversee the issuance of financial information to external stakeholders and investors
• Maintain accounting software system (Xero, Dear, Approval Max, etc) and initiate periodic improvements
• Oversee management of inventory and assets (e.g., hatchery, breeder farm, etc)
• Coordinate with other departments on budgets and cost-control measures as needed
• Execute and review payroll alongside Talent & Admin Lead to ensure accuracy and prepare necessary statutory requirements

Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
• Work with the Operations Director and Managing Director to develop financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and forecasting for Uzima Uganda
• Produce and review budget vs. actual reports for accuracy and provide commentary to management and user departments as issues arise
• Manage Company cash allocation plan and cash flow forecasting; propose drawdowns from lines of credit as needed
• Ensure accounts payable are paid in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure accounts receivable collected, in a timely manner
• Oversee all ledger and bank account reconciliations
• Manage credit extended by Uzima to clients (e.g., deposit agents, bicycle loans) and employees (e.g., phone loans, bike loan, car loans) within agreed-upon levels to mitigate financial risk; manage team to follow-up on ARs as needed to maximize timely repayment
• Lead intercompany reconciliation process with Uzima Chicken Rwanda Finance team

Financial Reporting
• Oversee production of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cashflow), budget vs. actual reporting, and other reports as required, providing commentary and ensuring accurate and timely presentation to management
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reports are provided to investors/funders as required
• Maintain appropriate Company documentation and compliance with regulatory and tax-related requirements
• Lead annual audit process, including coordinating the provision of information to external auditors for the annual Uganda audits, reviewing for accuracy, and Stakeholders / Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain relationships with key business partners (including banks, auditors, regulatory bodies, investors, tax authorities, suppliers, mobile money vendors)

Leadership, Coaching and Development
• Manage the team’s performance by determining targets/KPIs, managing planned activities, and reviewing key performance areas and control of direct subordinates
• Provide leadership, training, recruitment, selection and motivation for Finance team
• Provide overall leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department
• Assess skills of department members and develop a training plan to ensure they are continuing to become more effective
• Provide feedback in a constructive way to peers, subordinates, MD and Operations Director

The right candidate will have:
• Passion for the details: You like to get into the numbers and are excited to share your perspectives on financial performance and business strategy. You are a thought partner to Management and can explain the numbers you present with a sense of ownership. Colleagues would describe you as “meticulous” and
• “detail-driven”.
• Enjoy coaching and team development: You know how to drive your team forward and coach them to success, including prioritizing tasks, growing scope, and ensuring your team hits their deadlines. You’re an independent worker who can translate ideas into reality with limited follow-up but look forward to the opportunity to guide and lead a team.
• Quick and adaptive approach: As a fast-growing startup, priorities shift and the company is constantly re-evaluating our approach. You enjoy a flexible environment and leading your team to deliver work on a quick deadline.
• Growth mindset: You are energized to learn and grow, proactively seeking feedback from managers or seeking out learning opportunities. Further, you are excited to coach and develop others on your team and recognize that success means building your team
• Passionate about positively impacting smallholder farmers and customers in rural areas: You are excited by the possibility of directly impacting millions of Ugandans, helping them build sustainable livelihoods and improve nutritional outcomes.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or Business Administration.
• 3 - 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role with a heavy bias towards manufacturing, agriculture and/or any related cost-accounting rich environments.
• Previous experience leading and managing teams
• Previous experience creating SOPs, reporting templates, inventory controls and other finance related processes.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and drive to succeed
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity to you? If yes please send us an application here: bit.ly/UzimaChickenFinanceManagerApplication. If you have any questions send them to diana.mwai@kayatalent.com 


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