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Assistant Director of Finance

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.