Position: Chief Finance Officer
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Company profile: Our client is a Social Enterprise that brings quality Coffee to global markets and using trade to empower farmers and the community.
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Company profile: Our client is a Social Enterprise that brings quality Coffee to global markets and using trade to empower farmers and the community.
Their commitment is to sell the finest African agro-products bought direct from the growers at prices that ensure a profitable return on their harvest.
Main purpose of the role: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overall financial management, contributing to the strategy development, business and operational management and providing leadership to the finance and administration functions of the overall organization.
The company trusts that their
expertise will be a valuable asset in achieving the company long term growth
plans and believe the organization offers an avenue for the consultant to grow
professionally and personally.
The candidate is required to
demonstrate not only expertise in financial management in a diverse business
environment but also be able to contribute effectively to strategy development,
business & operational management and provide leadership to the overall
organization.
Key Responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities include:
- All aspects of financial matters including
accounting, financial control, financial reporting, management reporting,
business planning, budgeting and forecasting;
- Development of an anti-fraud and a revenue
assurance regime to avoid revenue leakage
- Implementation and continued development of
reporting systems, key performance indicators and accounting policies to
enable effective business decision making and an adequate control
environment;
- Support the CEO in business decision making
- Drive ongoing initiatives to maintain cost
savings and ensure that the operation is managed on a least cost culture.
- Negotiating and raising financing
- Effective management of Tax and Treasury
affairs
- Ensuring due processes are maintained for
corporate governance
Requirements of the potential
candidates:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
- Experience of over 6 years working in high
growth environments with an operational focus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the
presence to quickly establish credibility
- Highly computer literate with advanced
computer skills and appreciation of complex IT applications and
infrastructure.
- Proven track record of building the Finance
competency within a fast growing organization where they have been member
of a management team;
- Strong tax and treasury skills
- Dynamic and resilient personality with the
ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and in a fast paced
environment;
- Mature personality with strong negotiation and
communication capabilities
- Fluency in English is essential for this role.
How to Apply
To apply for this position send your
CV to milkah.mboche@amscobv.com quoting the position in the subject
line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
