Bank of Africa Uganda Ltd - Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance

Organisation: Bank of Africa – Uganda Ltd.

Location: Kampala          

Qualifications:

·         Masters’ Degree in Business

·         Professional qualifications in Finance or Accounting e.g. ACCA, CFA, CPA (must have)

·         10 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting; 4 of which should be at senior management level

·         Solid computer competency  in Microsoft Excel Spread-sheets, Word, and PowerPoint, knowledge of accounting packages

·         Solid grasp and interpretation of industrial and national economic trends

·         Strong strategic and conceptual skills

·         Proven Leadership and people management skills

·         Customer centricity

·         Solid business acumen and financial skills

·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills

·         Strong decision-making, conflict resolution and problem solving skills

·         Very strong presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, French is desirable

·         Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external networks

·         Ability to work under pressure, and exercise excellent judgment

Key duties & Responsibilities:

·         Coordinating the planning and preparation of the bank’s strategic business plan

·         Oversight of compliance with corporate and country financial reporting practices

·         Management of periodical reporting to management, holding company and regulators

·         Managing communications with the bank’s Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders on financial matters

·         Oversight of the bank’s financial transaction recording process in line with generally accepted accounting principles

·         Development, improvement and oversight of revenue and expenditure consistency checks and balances that promote performance management

·         Management support through cost benefit analyses of investment and financing proposals

·         Managing relationships with development institution partners

·         Participation in credit risk and market risk management processes

·         Provision of tax planning and compliance expertise

·         Overall development of the Finance function within the institution and adaptation to needs of changing environment with process improvement

·         Manage, motivate and develop the e-channels team through rigorous performance management, coaching, mentoring and learning interventions to create a team able to deliver the e-channels mission

·         Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Directors of the bank

·         Manage, motivate and develop the Finance team through rigorous performance management, coaching, mentoring and learning interventions to create a team able to deliver the finance mission

How to Apply:

Apply to:             Human Resources Manager        

Email:                   boajobs@boauganda.com

Address:              Plot 45, Jinja Road

Closing Date:           20th January 2014