Assistant Director of Finance
UGX
3.0M–5.0M/month
Full-time
Kampala, Uganda
Duty Station -
Kampala Marriott Hotel - Ggaba Road, P.O. Box 190771, Kampala, Uganda
Bachelor's Degree
0 year
experience
Finance
Accounting
Assistant Director of Finance
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Finance controls and manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Assisting in Management of Accounting Team
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
- Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.
Managing Projects and Policies
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Ensures that the P&L is accurate and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
- Reconciles balance sheet.
Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge
- Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
- Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports.
Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others
- Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner.
- Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets.