Finance Director

Job Description : FINANCE DIRECTOR UGANDA leading multinational operating in the soft commodities sector, with a strong presence globally. They are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Controller to oversee financial operations across East Africa. This is a high-impact role with significant exposure to senior leadership and an opportunity to drive strategic initiatives. Job Description Reporting to the Regional CFO and managing your team, your responsibilities will include: Overseeing and improving the financial closing process across all African entities. Consolidating financial data for accurate and transparent reporting. Leading the digital transformation of financial data and implementing automated solutions. Supporting a new ERP implementation and training finance teams on its functionalities. Conducting in-depth financial analysis and providing insights to support business strategy. Acting as a key partner to the Regional CFO in strategic decision-making and planning. The Successful Applicant You should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a CPA, CFA, or MBA being preferred. Extensive experience in financial controlling within a multinational organization is essential, while a background in the soft commodities sector is highly desirable. A proven ability to thrive in diverse, fast-paced, and multicultural environments is also important. You must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, hands-on expertise and ideally SAP implementation. Excellent communication and organizational skills, combined with a high level of integrity, attention to detail, and self-discipline, are required.

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