Group Financial Controller

Job Description : GROUP FC UGANDA (Group include Agriculture, Horticulture & Farming, Agro-processing, manufacture, real estate & financial services with CSR foundation) Reporting to the Chairman / Board of Directors, the incumbent will be responsible for Financial Accounting & Controlling of the Group Companies. GFC to oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounting team / ensure companies finance functions are organized, efficient to produce timely accurate financial and management accounts and tax matters. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. GROUP ACCOUNTING DUTIES: · Day basis and supervise the works of Accountants. · Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL · Payroll verification and Disbursement of Payments in coordination with the Cashier and Accountants. · Daily Reconciliation of Bank Accounts · Timely reconciliation and period confirmation of A/R & A/P. · Completing all Monthly Inter-company reconciliations. · Support month-end and year-end close process · Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting · Manage and comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings · Calculation of all taxes, in compliance with the local laws and in-coordination of Tax department. · Controlling Fixed Assets of the Company Assets, ensuring monthly Depreciation are correctly recorded in the Books of Accounts. · Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor from time to time. · Liaise with Group's Internal Auditors, Tax Consultants and External Auditors. GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROL DUTIES: · Research technical accounting issues for compliance · Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition · Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls · Supervises all country office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates. · Liaise with Group's Internal Auditors, Tax Consultants and External Auditors. REPORTING: · Produce Detailed Daily Report (Production, Sales & Expenses, Changes in Working Capital) basing on reports from Assistant Accountants of Group Companies · Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting · Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances · Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE MANAGEMENT DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE: · Qualified CA Inter / M. Com / MBA (Finance) with 15+ years relevant experience in System Analysis, Set-up, Internal Controls and Internal Audit · Working knowledge of Tally & Expertise in Excel is must, SAP be added advantage. · Ready to coup up with other ERPs. · Good oral and written communication in English and presentation skills is very essential · Experience in Operational, financial and compliance auditing and managerial position · Only Candidates with hands-on experience in Pre and post internal auditing with manufacturing, Farming & Service companies need to apply for this role · Staying current with evolving industry and regulatory changes. · Experienced in analysing financial statements. Package USD 5500 PM + expat benefits ( salary can vary subject to candidate match )

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