Assistant Finance Controller- Uganda JPID 7481

Magna is a one decade Old Executive Search and Recruitment Firm with customers in 3 continents . It 3 divisions :
1. MAGNAHH - Retaimed Executive Search For Board , Top & CxO level Top Positions with salaries 30 Lac onward
2.RMAGNET - For Senior Middle Level Positions Salaries 10 Lac to 40 Lac. Motto -Search Like Quality at Placement Terms
3. SURPaaS - Seamlessly Universal Recruitment Process Assistant as a Solution- Motto – Efficient Search Assistant- A Dedicated outsourced Recruitment Process Management Services.

About MAGNAHH (www.magnaservicesindia.com): . Motto – If it exists we will find it.
Since last ten years ,Magnahh is providing CxO level Retained Executive Search & Recruitment Consulting services to known corporate in both Old & New Economy industries .With over 1200 successful search assignments in senior/ top, during last one decade, Magna has been instrumental in building leadership teams for some of the fast growing companies. Some of the Searches were failed by other search firms before being mandated to us. We also associate with venture capital firms to build winning management teams for thier investee companies. The division is directly managed Mr N Marwah.

About RMAGNET(www.rmagnet.in):.
RMAGNET is a Success based Recruitent consulting division with a differece. It focuses on Senior/Middle level positions with salaries ranging from Rs 10 lac to 40 lacs. It has worked on over 2500 position since its inception 2005 . RMAGNET provides search quality at selection at placement price. RMAGNET uses a special screening system that draws excellent compatibility with candidates and job. RMAGNET is hosted on Magna’s own Talent Acquisition RMAGNET has a network of recruitment partners across the country.
About SURPaaS – First of its kind managed solution that not only dedicates efficient Recruiters/ Search experts to customer’s recruitment processes but also augment their efforts with Proprietary search methodologies & screening processes along with end to end online Talent Acquisition System SURPaaS .Talent Acquistion System seamlessly connects customer with recruitment processes/ activities running at Magna Premises that results for Customer in greater Hiring Comfort , quality & speed and considerable reduction in Recruitment cost.

Job Description

Company Profile : It is part of India’s one of the largest groups & is a leader among Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies in India. It also has  a strong emerging presence in markets outside India.  Company has acquired FMCG companies across Africa,Latin America and  Indonesia

Responsibilities: This is for acquired entity by group in FMCG Category
Position is to manage Finance and Accounts department for new entity in country and will report to Head Finance Kenya
Overall  responsibility  of  the  Finance  function  & audits ,Compliances, Budgeting, MIS
Financial evaluation of projects and post implementation review of the projects. Monitoring and evaluating business processes; suggesting and implementing changes to bring  in control, efficiency and effectiveness. Involvement in operational functioning pertaining to procurement negotiations and cost savings. Maintain repository of data and information to support business processes b.Overseeing the implementation/maintenance of ERP system. Preparing Annual Business Plans (ABP) for the unit. Anchor the annual budgeting exercise and ensure that the businesses have a rational assumption basis for the budget.Responsible for maintaining and reporting P & L for the unit on a monthly basis. Preparing Rolling Estimates for remaining year for all regions and reporting the same to HO. e.Responsible for preparing brand contributions, day sales inventory calculation. Monthly Management reporting with detailed analysis of sales & profit along with comparison with prior Rolling Estimate, Annual Business Plan & Previous Year. Timely preparation of annual/monthly reports ensuring analysis of the performances on a monthly basis. Ensure compliance of all applicable statutory and legal requirements for the assigned geography. Responsible for planning and managing internal/statutory/tax audits.

Candidate Profile: CA with Strong FMCG/Pharma/Manufacturing finance background of 5+ years  and hands-on experience in accounting/financial operations will fit.
Knowledge of SAP/ERP Accounting Systems will be desirable.
Previous experience in Africa/Uganda is most desired
Salary is all inclusive. Uganda is in East Africa and is developing country near Kenya.

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