Vacancy title:
Head of Finance and Human Resources

Jobs at:
Agri Evolve Uganda Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 3rd August 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Agri Evolve Uganda Ltd is an agri-business in Uganda established in 2015, seeking to improve the yields and quality of food production in Uganda using a business approach towards sustainable development of agriculture. We primarily work in the coffee industry, in partnership with Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd. We are involved in the buying and processing of coffee in the Rwenzori region, where our primary aim has been to add value to coffee through improved processing. In addition to this we have a large farmer support team offering services to thousands of smallholder farmers.

The Role: Head of Finance and Human Resources

Following strong growth of the company over the past two years, an exciting new position has opened up within our team. We are looking to appoint a Head of Finance and HR to oversee and manage all financial and human resource aspects of the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will head up our finance team and work closely with all senior management, and will be situated in kisinga Town, Kasese District, Western Uganda.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all staff within the finance and HR department
• Manage all financial accounting activities using our company software
• Produce and monitor all financial reports, both internal and external
• Management of payment and receipt process including authorizations
• Budget control and management
• Prepare and administer payroll systems
• Manage all matters in relation to tax, and NSSF in accordance with the financial laws of Uganda
• Liaise with external organisations, producing reports and providing accountability as required
• Ensure compliance with audits, both internal and external
•  Manage all Human Resource issues alongside the General Manager, including contracts, job descriptions, appraisals, and ensuring the company complies with the labour laws of Uganda

Skills and qualifications

• A minimum of a BSO in finance, management or related subject
• Significant work experience at a similar level
• Proven management skills
• Thorough knowledge of the URA tax system
• Proven ability to work independently
• Good computer skills, including Excel and SAGE or other accounting software
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships; with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to ride a motorbike or drive a car; possession of a valid driver license is an added advantage
• Willingness to live and work up-country in Kasese District

Job application procedure
Applications should be sent to hr@agrievolve.com  and should include a CV and covering letter. The deadline for applications shall be Friday 3rd August 2018, and applications received after this date shall not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Agri Evolve (U) Ltd promotes equal opportunities in employment. Qualified applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected by local law.