Head of Finance
2025-04-08T11:55:59+00:00
Markh Investments
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https://markhinvestments.com/
FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Finance
Accounting & Finance
2025-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Finance to lead the Finance department. They will focus on financial strategy, planning and management of our organization.
This senior leadership role will ensure financial sustainability, compliance, and risk management while driving business growth. The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical,
decision-making and leadership abilities and will work closely with other departments to optimize financial performance in alignment with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Internal Controls Management
Monitor and update internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective.
2. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
Oversee cash flow, liquidity management, and financial risks (including FX risks), balancing debt vs. equity.
3. Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and variance analysis.
4. Risk Analysis & Management
Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
5. Internal & External Audits.
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
6. Governance & Tax Compliance
Ensure compliance with tax regulations across all tax heads.
7. Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead finance team, promote collaboration with other departments, and provide guidance.
8. External Stakeholder Management
Maintain relationships with external stakeholders like banks, suppliers, and customers.
9. Financial Reporting
Oversee financial analysis, management accounts, and reporting.
10. Procurement & Disposal
Ensure value for money in procurement and asset disposal.
11. MIS & Planned vs Actual Reporting
Lead creation of MIS reports and comparison of planned vs actual performance.
12. Cost Control & Management
Develop and implement cost control strategies.
13. Intercompany Reconciliation
Perform reconciliations for intercompany transactions, especially with Honda.
14. Inventory Forecasting & Control
Manage and forecast inventory levels for efficient operations.
15. Payroll & Employee
Benefits Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration.
16. Credit Team Support
Support credit team with loan management and financial analysis.
17. Financing Strategy
Develop and execute the company’s financing strategy.
18.Technology & Process Optimization
Implement technological solutions and process improvements.
19.VAFS Accounting & Management
Oversee VAFS accounting and management.
20. Letters of Credit & Trade Finance
Manage and maintain letters of credit and trade finance profiles.
21. Asset Management
Oversee asset management and valuation of company assets.
22. Operational Coordination
Coordinate financial operations across departments.
23. Data Reconciliation
Ensure data integrity between Tally and TMS systems.
24. Monthly Tax Reports
Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly tax reports.
Job Specification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA or Finance) is an added advantage.
- Certified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, or CFA) qualification required.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, tax regulations, and compliance.
- Experience in the transport, logistics, or similar industry is a plus.
Key Skills Necessary:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent financial planning and analysis skills.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Other Qualities/Attributes:
- High level of integrity
- Attention to detail
- Must be a team player
- Ability to work in teams with minimum supervision
Key Responsibilities: 1. Internal Controls Management Monitor and update internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective. 2. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management Oversee cash flow, liquidity management, and financial risks (including FX risks), balancing debt vs. equity. 3. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and variance analysis. 4. Risk Analysis & Management Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies. 5. Internal & External Audits. Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations. 6. Governance & Tax Compliance Ensure compliance with tax regulations across all tax heads. 7. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead finance team, promote collaboration with other departments, and provide guidance. 8. External Stakeholder Management Maintain relationships with external stakeholders like banks, suppliers, and customers. 9. Financial Reporting Oversee financial analysis, management accounts, and reporting. 10. Procurement & Disposal Ensure value for money in procurement and asset disposal. 11. MIS & Planned vs Actual Reporting Lead creation of MIS reports and comparison of planned vs actual performance. 12. Cost Control & Management Develop and implement cost control strategies. 13. Intercompany Reconciliation Perform reconciliations for intercompany transactions, especially with Honda. 14. Inventory Forecasting & Control Manage and forecast inventory levels for efficient operations. 15. Payroll & Employee Benefits Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration. 16. Credit Team Support Support credit team with loan management and financial analysis. 17. Financing Strategy Develop and execute the company’s financing strategy. 18.Technology & Process Optimization Implement technological solutions and process improvements. 19.VAFS Accounting & Management Oversee VAFS accounting and management. 20. Letters of Credit & Trade Finance Manage and maintain letters of credit and trade finance profiles. 21. Asset Management Oversee asset management and valuation of company assets. 22. Operational Coordination Coordinate financial operations across departments. 23. Data Reconciliation Ensure data integrity between Tally and TMS systems. 24. Monthly Tax Reports Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly tax reports.
Strong leadership and team management skills. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent financial planning and analysis skills. High integrity and ethical standards. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. Strong communication and presentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA or Finance) is an added advantage. Certified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, or CFA) qualification required. Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, tax regulations, and compliance. Experience in the transport, logistics, or similar industry is a plus.
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Vacancy title:
Head of Finance
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Markh Investments
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 14 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Finance to lead the Finance department. They will focus on financial strategy, planning and management of our organization.
This senior leadership role will ensure financial sustainability, compliance, and risk management while driving business growth. The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical,
decision-making and leadership abilities and will work closely with other departments to optimize financial performance in alignment with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Internal Controls Management
Monitor and update internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective.
2. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
Oversee cash flow, liquidity management, and financial risks (including FX risks), balancing debt vs. equity.
3. Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and variance analysis.
4. Risk Analysis & Management
Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
5. Internal & External Audits.
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
6. Governance & Tax Compliance
Ensure compliance with tax regulations across all tax heads.
7. Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead finance team, promote collaboration with other departments, and provide guidance.
8. External Stakeholder Management
Maintain relationships with external stakeholders like banks, suppliers, and customers.
9. Financial Reporting
Oversee financial analysis, management accounts, and reporting.
10. Procurement & Disposal
Ensure value for money in procurement and asset disposal.
11. MIS & Planned vs Actual Reporting
Lead creation of MIS reports and comparison of planned vs actual performance.
12. Cost Control & Management
Develop and implement cost control strategies.
13. Intercompany Reconciliation
Perform reconciliations for intercompany transactions, especially with Honda.
14. Inventory Forecasting & Control
Manage and forecast inventory levels for efficient operations.
15. Payroll & Employee
Benefits Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration.
16. Credit Team Support
Support credit team with loan management and financial analysis.
17. Financing Strategy
Develop and execute the company’s financing strategy.
18.Technology & Process Optimization
Implement technological solutions and process improvements.
19.VAFS Accounting & Management
Oversee VAFS accounting and management.
20. Letters of Credit & Trade Finance
Manage and maintain letters of credit and trade finance profiles.
21. Asset Management
Oversee asset management and valuation of company assets.
22. Operational Coordination
Coordinate financial operations across departments.
23. Data Reconciliation
Ensure data integrity between Tally and TMS systems.
24. Monthly Tax Reports
Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly tax reports.
Job Specification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA or Finance) is an added advantage.
- Certified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, or CFA) qualification required.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, tax regulations, and compliance.
- Experience in the transport, logistics, or similar industry is a plus.
Key Skills Necessary:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent financial planning and analysis skills.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Other Qualities/Attributes:
- High level of integrity
- Attention to detail
- Must be a team player
- Ability to work in teams with minimum supervision
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Please send your cover letter and CV outlining your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role, to hr@markhinvestments.com NOT later than 14th April 2025.
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