Financial Controller

Job Description : Financial Controller / Head of Finance & Accounts Jinja, Uganda Open to All Nationalities Hospitality Industry SUMMARY We are looking for an experienced finance leader to take ownership of the entire finance function of a well-established hospitality business in Jinja, Uganda. This role goes beyond accounting. You will sit at the leadership table, drive financial strategy, improve controls, manage costs, and help the business make smarter decisions. YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE IF... You enjoy leading finance teams You like numbers, strategy, and business performance You enjoy budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning You love improving systems and controls You enjoy partnering with leadership and influencing decisions You thrive in hospitality and operational environments You enjoy mentoring and developing teams YOU'LL STRUGGLE IF... You prefer purely transactional accounting work You dislike leadership responsibilities You struggle with deadlines, audits, and reporting pressure You avoid difficult conversations around costs and controls You are uncomfortable working with operational teams You prefer highly predictable work environments WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Leading the entire finance and accounting function Managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting Supporting strategic decision-making and business planning Ensuring tax, audit, and statutory compliance Overseeing ERP systems and reporting improvements Leading and mentoring the finance team Supporting cost control and profitability across hospitality operations IDEAL BACKGROUND Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field Professional qualification: CA | CPA | CMA | ACCA 8–12 years of finance experience 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role Hospitality finance experience is highly preferred Strong ERP and financial systems experience

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