Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
A Tour Company based in Kampala is looking to recruit for the following position.
Assistant Finance Manager

Job Summary
Plan and manage the company’s finance operations including financial analysis and reporting, forecasting and budgeting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control, and ensure compliance with approved budgets, company accounting guidelines and policies, international accounting standards and all statutory obligations.

Requirements
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the disciplines of Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field.
• A master’s degree in any of the above disciplines is an added advantage.
• Full profession certification (ACCA or CPA).
• A Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting and finance in a reputable and busy institution, preferably in the tourism industry, at least 4 of which should have been at Supervisory level.
• Excellent Strategic Planning and Budgeting skills.
• Strong Financial Analysis and Monitoring skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets like Odoo, Quickbooks, Tally or Sun systems
• Proficiency and application of IFRS.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Risk analysis and management.
• Proficiency in the preparation of Financial Reports.
• Excellent knowledge of tax laws/statutory obligations and their impact on business.
• Strong business acumen.
• Requires working for extended hours occasionally.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership to finance and accounting areas of the company
• Analyze and provide financial insights to aid decisions about formulating and executing
• strategy, and provide guidance and analysis to management and the board to improve the hotel's performance.
• Maintain up-to-date accounting systems, keep books and records on all transactions and assets, and an orderly accounting filing system.
• Lead the preparation, analysis, and timely submission of accurate, and complete end-of-year financial statements to management and the Board.
• Prepare, analyze, and present accurate monthly financial and management reports to the
• management team, including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow.
• Coordinate the preparation of audited financial statements, all tax returns, and other statutory obligations like NSSF.
• Oversee monthly processing of the payroll, and ensure its accuracy by confirming staff
• entitlements and whether all allowable deductions are made including internal loans,
• advances, and statutory deductions.
• Monitor the ledgers and oversee the processing of accounts payable, revenue and expense, fixed assets, cash, bank reconciliations, and allocations.
• File and submit tax returns and other statutory requirements like Income Tax, PAYE, NSSF, LST within the required timeframe by law.
• Supervise the procurement function of the company and ensure value for money purchases
• of goods and services, evaluate the performance of contractors, and take corrective actions.
• Supervise the internal audit function and coordinate external audits, follow up on audit issues, and ensure closure.
• Supervise and build a strong, professional, and competent accounting/finance team, and monitor and evaluate their performance in line with the company policies.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply, please submit your application by April 30, 2024 by sending your cover letter and CV to admin@jireh-associates.com  and tkakaire@fortera.africa . The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage women candidates to apply.

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