Jobs at Bank of Africa - Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Organisation: Bank Of Africa – Uganda Ltd.

Location: Kampala                    

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, banking, finance or related fields

·         Professional qualifications in accounting e.g. ACCA, CPA etc, though part qualification is acceptable

·         Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience preferably in the Banking / Financial Industry

·         Understanding of Financial Reporting and related standards

·         Understanding of Financial modelling and fore-casting

·         Solid analytical and numerical skills

·         Excellent Computer Skills including MS Office Suite and specifically advanced skills in MS Excel

·         Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively function in a team setting

·         Attention to details

·         Initiative, self-supervision and follow up skills

·         Integrity and confidentiality

·         Ability to work in fast paced and results oriented environment

Key duties & Responsibilities:

·         Ensuring compliance with corporate and country financial practices

·         Undertaking monthly reporting to management, the holding company, and regulators

·         Liaising with business unit heads in production and analysis of financial data

·         Management of budgetary control systems including discussion of budget variances with management

·         Providing a monthly analytical reports and commentary on financial performance

·         Managing the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations

·         Monitoring compliance with financial controls

·         Ensuring that superiors are fully briefed on financial function issues

·         Responding directly to management and Board level queries

·         Obtaining detailed commercial knowledge of the relevant business and understanding business drivers

·         Providing support to the business when preparing or evaluating new proposals (new contracts, revisions of contracts, investment decisions).

·         Contributing towards and ensuring that the department operates smoothly on a day to day basis and providing for the development of the Finance function within the institution

How to Apply:

Apply to:             Human Resources Manager        

Email:                   boajobs@boauganda.com

Address:              Plot 45, Jinja Road

Closing Date:           20th January 2014