Chief Accountant Job Vacancy - IAA Resolution

Organization: IAA Resolution

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: General Manager- Finance/ Country Manager

IAA-Resolution,

which is a partnership between IAA Healthcare and Resolution Health East

Africa, offers healthcare packages that provide our clients with high value in

benefits and unique service. IAA- Resolution has a strong accredited medical

service provider network of over 500 hospitals, clinics and doctors all across

East Africa. We also provide access to over 750 health hospitals and clinics in

East Africa and South Sudan to the over 106,000 members who entrust us with

their healthcare security.

Job Summary: The Chief Accountant will mainly ensure proper

creation and utilization of all financial resources in the enterprise and

ensure they are all harnessed to ensure maximum returns. The Chief Accountant’s

principal challenge is to ensure proper creation and utilization of all

financial resources in the enterprise and ensure they are all harnessed to

ensure maximum returns to shareholders. The incumbent will be responsible for

capital issues, business financing and modeling, fraud and regulation. The

jobholder will be expected to demonstrate commitment and loyalty and perform

all duties in accordance with the organization’s office routines and procedures,

keeping in mind the overall business objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitoring, Controlling and Reporting:


• The jobholder will formulate annual
  
  budgets in close relation with departments for Board approval


• Keenly analyze and forecast critical
  
  financial performance indicators such as cash flow, cost controls and
  
  actual figures against budgets/targets. Convey these analyses and
  
  recommendations to the management and the Board Audit Committee


• Provide financial oversight in new
  
  project initiatives


• Prepare and submit financial reports
  
  as required.


• Ensure prudent and efficient
  
  financial planning for the Company


• Ensure optimal cash flow planning/management and maximize returns
  
  on investment of any excess funds


• Management of credit control process with partner and clients and
  
  ensuring debtor days are kept within company approved timelines.


• Contribute to strategic planning and implement agreed strategy in
  
  relation to the financial function


• Manage Accounting systems and Procedures:


• Ensure effective automated financial
  
  information systems for the company


• Ensure statutory audit within set
  
  timelines


• Establish a system of internal
  
  controls


• Identify and manage financial and
  
  related risks


• Ensure that policies and procedures
  
  meet customer retention goals


• Responsible for the delivery of
  
  subsidiaries


• Ensure effective tax planning


• Keep abreast with industry and professional trends

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in
  
  Finance


• Possession of professional qualifications
  
  i.e. ACCA or CPA is desired  


• The applicant must currently be serving as an
  
  accountant or Chief Accountant, with at least 5-7 years’ experience
  
  working in commercial for profit business, in insurance or financial
  
  services.


• Finance professional strong in strategy,
  
  customer relations and operations.


• Working knowledge or experience in
  
  sales/business development.


• Previous experience working with external
  
  stakeholders such as partners, suppliers and regulators.


• Highly motivated, self-starter with
  
  leadership skills.


• Excellent communication skills: communicates
  
  clearly and professionally in written and oral forms to both internal and
  
  external clients. 


• Initiative and Confidence: generates and acts on new ideas that
  
  add value to the business.


• Looks at different ways to solve problems and
  
  address difficulties.


• Achievement: Drive Sets goals and strives to
  
  achieve them with enthusiasm and determination.


• Business Acumen: Has a good understanding of the
  
  business environment and the impact their behaviour has on the reputation
  
  of the company.


• Respect: Treats colleagues and customers in a
  
  manner which demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairness.


• Ugandan nationals preferred


• Age: Between 30 and 40 years.

All

candidates should send their electronic application to:

jobs@iaa-resolution.co.ug consisting of your application letter and updated CV

listing three references, quoting the position in the email subject.