Financial Controller (Uganda)

Reporting to the Head of Accounting and Tax, the Individual will oversee the running of the finance function of the Rift Valley Railways (Uganda).
Key Result Areas:
?Develop and maintain up to date internal controls, systems and processes
?Lead and supervise a team of accounting and payroll staff
?Ensure compliance with corporate taxation, statutory requirements and accounting standards
?Produce accurate and timely financial information on the company?s financial status and performance (including financial statements, reports, annual reports & budgets)
?Prepare and consolidate operational financial reports on a regular basis
?Develop monitor and ensure the implementation of departmental budgets and overall company budgets
?Co-ordinate and ensure timely external audits and limited reviews
?Assist in developing and implementation of the strategy, financial policies and procedures
?Act as the main point of contact with bankers, auditors and tax agents and provide them with the required information on behalf of the company.
?Undertake treasury management including the review and monitoring of the company?s cash flow projections as well as forex dealings.
?Manage creditors and financial approval of purchase orders.

Education, Skill competencies, Experience & Motivational requirements:
?Bachelor?s degree and/ or Master?s degree in Commerce/ Accounting/ Finance/ Business Administration
?Be a qualified Accountant with CPA(U), CPA(K), ACCA, ACA
?Membership of professional accounting body i.e. ICPAK, ICPAU, ICPA, ICMA
?8 years? experience in a senior management level, finance role in a large organization.
?Sound knowledge on statutory compliance regulations and accounting policies and procedures
?Analytical, business acumen, organizing and individual leadership skills
?Good written and oral communication skills
?Working experience with SAP, ERP or other accounting systems will be an added advantage.
How to apply
If you meet the above requirements, send your application, detailed CV & relevant attachments, including day time contact phone numbers and e-mail address before August 17, 2012 to the below postal address or send applications online.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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