Finance Manager Job Vacancy at Pricewaterhouse Coopers Limited in Kampala

Job Title:  Finance Manager
About Us:
Our client, one of the leading global dealerships in Uganda, wishes to appoint a dynamic and competent Finance Manager.
Job Summary: 
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the overall finance and commercial strategy, policies, and framework implementation for the organisation in accordance with its direction as set out by the Board of Directors. The Finance Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of finance operations and controls including; cash and liquidity management, corporate financial management and financial risk management, while maintaining an optimum taxation position. He/she will also have contact with senior managers and key external stakeholders including financial institutions, key investors, Uganda Revenue Authority, whirls requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•Ensure that the organisation complies with financing contractual terms and covenants with all its stakeholders;
•Manage tax planning and compliance review exercises
•Coordinate and implement financial risk management strategies covering; interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risks to ensure safeguard of company assets;
•Support the annual and long term planning processes through input and advice to management on cash flow forecasts and macro-economic variables.
•Enforce policies and procedures related to corporate finance processes;
•Enforce risk management and insurance strategies
•Offer strategic and operational direction to the finance department;
•Maintain contact with the Directorate, Group finance department, Internal Audit and other internal stakeholders;
•Provide advisory services on commercial aspects of marketing and sales strategies;
•Supervise implementation of commercial and accounting systems as appropriate;
•Ensure accurate and timely accounting of treasury transactions including review of reconciliations of cash and near cash items;
•Forecast and manage the company's cash flows and ensure adequate liquidity to meet obligations as they fall due;
•Source and manage new funds, including but not exclusively, bridge funding and represent the organisation in discussions and up to final agreements;
•Manage relationships with financial institutions and other key stakeholders such as auditors, Company Secretary, principals, local authorities, Diplomatic authorities/NG0s, suppliers and suppliers;
•Supervise staff in the commercial/finance section and ensure that their skills and conduct are in line with the organisation's values.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The candidate should hold a first degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Statistics or any other associated discipline from a recognized university and must be Certified Public Accountant (CPA). A Post graduate qualification in a related area is an advantage. He/she must have active membership in a recognized Accountancy body such as ACCA, ICPAU, among others.
•Demonstrable track record of performance of at least nine years, with three years at supervisory level in the finance area;
•Proficiency in MS Office;
•Able to thrive in a fast-pace setting environment;
•Strong demonstrable interpersonal, supervisory and customer service, verbal and written communication skills required;
•Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required with extreme integrity;
•Excellent technical financial and accounting knowledge and experience;
•Experience in setting up, implementing and monitoring strong financial control systems;
•Familiarity with bank interface systems and Treasury Management Systems required;
•Good understanding of the Ugandan tax legislation is a requirement;
•Experience in marketing and sales appraisal for a multinational organisation;
How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your applications in confidence to the address below. Please send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Please include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to: The People and Change Division Pricewaterhouse Coopers Limited 1 Colville Street P 0 Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 2nd October 2013