Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 18 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Basic Function
This position is primarily responsible for smooth operation of the finance department ensuring that the management of the financial and accounting practices, systems and controls conform to all applicable statutory requirements and best industry practice.

4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Financial accounting and management
a) Oversee the receivables function
b) Oversee the payables function including initiating payments
c) Handle the treasury management function
d) Prepare monthly payroll (if and when required) and related activities
e) Oversee fixed assets management including physical verification and accuracy of asset register
f) Ensure correct accounting principles are applied to transactions and recommend revisions in accounting procedures
g) Ensure compliance to all applicable statutory laws

Reporting
a) Preparation of monthly management accounts and related reports and schedules
b) Analyze actual expenditure against budgets across all branches and ledgers to ensure any discrepancies are queried and resolved
c) Prepare budgets and forecasts annually and any rolling forecasts as may be required
d) Prepare required shareholder and board reports
e) Prepare any other reports that may be required

Compliance and audits
a) Responsible for accurate and timely preparation and filing of various taxes and statutory payments
b) Apply for and follow up for applicable tax exemptions and compliance certificates
c) Ensure periodic renewals of various insurance policies and follow up of any insurance claims
d) Ensure all licenses are valid and duly renewed before expiry
e) Ensure compliance with covenants given by third parties e.g banks, landlords etc
f) Assist the management in review of legal contracts and leases
g) Facilitate annual audits including preparation of draft audited financial statements, provisional corporate tax computations & deferred tax computations including projections of corporate instalment taxes estimates
h) Handle all tax and legal matters including tax and statutory audits as and when they arise
i) Oversee any internal audits within the department including resolution of issues raised
j) Review the company policies and procedures as and when required and recommend for changes
k) Ensure all data protection requirements

Employee and external stakeholder management
a) Engage with, coach and train departmental staff
b) Set performance objectives and undertake half yearly reviews
c) Maintain relationships and assist management negotiate facilities with bankers of the company
d) Maintain relationships with other key stakeholders of the company

Others
l) Any other duties assigned from time to time
m) Assist operations manager in various duties from time to time

5. KEY COMPETENCIES
a) Leading and supervising
b) Problem solving approach
c) Writing and reporting
d) Analysing information
e) Planning and organizing
f) Coping with pressure
g) Learning and researching

6. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
a) ACCA/ CPA Uganda qualification and/or bachelor's degree
b) Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
c) Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel
d) Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
e) Knowledge of Uganda laws and regulations
f) Working knowledge of SAP B1 will be an added advantage
g) Experience in dealing with URA related matters will be an added advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be sent to tom.kakaire@auxpug.com 
The deadline is 25th August 2023.
Shortlisting begins immediately, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note candidates applying for the above position will be selected on merit.
Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.

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