New NSSF Jobs In Uganda- Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Career Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has risen to fi ll the position of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at NSSF. We are looking for a self motivated individual with relevant experience to spearhead strategic planning and strengthen financial management at the Fund. This is a very senior role at the Fund and the right profiled person, who is result oriented, is required.

Main purpose of the job
Reporting to the Managing Director, the CFO will assume a strategic role in the overall financial management of the Fund and have primary dayto- day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the Fund. The CFO will provide leadership and
coordination in business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the Fund.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership in development for continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place
and ensure compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles, international fi nancial
reporting standards and applicable regulatory laws
and rules for fi nancial and tax reporting.
• Ensures credibility of fi nancials by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive cost system.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance & accounting functions of the Fund.
• Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
• Actively participate in the management of financial risks in the Fund.
• Provide advice to the executive management on the financial implications of business activities.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
• A good degree and postgraduate Masters Qualification in a business related field.
• Professional accounting qualifi cation; CIMA, ACCA or CPA, is a MUST.
• A minimum of 8 years experience in banking/
financial institution or large professional services
firm at senior management level.
• Practical skills in financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills,
plus excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.
• Possess high level of integrity.
• Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions.
An excellent remuneration package commensurate with the level of experience will be offered. Interested persons should forward their applications and detailed CV with copies of academic transcripts to:
Chief Human Resource Officer, National Social
Security Fund, P.O. Box 7140 Kampala.
The application should reach us not later than
22nd February 2011