CFO Job Vacancy in Uganda at Ultimate Security Limited

Job title: Chief Financial Accountant

We are looking for a self motivated individual with relevant experience to spearhead strategic planning and strengthen accounting and financial management in the company.

Main purpose of the position
The post would involve supporting the Finance function and to improve the financial effectiveness of the Company; extracting financial data from various accounting and information systems; performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data. Reporting to the General Manager/ CEO, the CFA will assume a strategic role in the overall financial and accounting management of the Company and have primary day to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial and accounting related activities of the Company. The CFA will provide leadership and Coordination in business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Report directly to the GM of the company.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance & accounting functions of the Company and report to the GM on all aspects.
• Actively participate in the dept management of the company.
• Provide leadership in development for continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial and accounting objectives.
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, international financial and accounting reporting standards and applicable regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Ensures credibility of financials 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 analysis system.
Reviews costs and performs cost benefit analysis related to new projects, products and planned strategies.
• Develop financial tools and reports for forecasting, trend analysis and result analysis.
• Support financial accounting by preparing entries to accounts and document business transactions.
• Support the development of the annual operating budget through consultation with other departments.
• Provide advice to the CEO/MD/GM on the financial implications of business activities.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Perform budget to actual analysis of financial results and document explanations and action points for significant variances.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in the course of their duties.
• Managing a team consisting of Tax Accountant, Ledger Accountant, Revenue collectors and a cashier to the fulfillment of quality output of financial and accounting principles.

Required Qualifications and Competencies
• A good degree and Qualification in a business related field.
• Professional accounting qualification; ACCA or CPA, is a MUST.
• A minimum of 5-6 years of progressive responsible financial experience in a services delivery company at senior management level.
• Excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting system, experience in Quick books pro 2010 and latest pastel accounting package will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Personal skills such as effective time management, integrity and open mindedness.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.

An excellent remuneration package commensurate with the level of experience will be offered. USL is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and all applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and have the required credentials, please forward your detailed CV including copies of academic transcripts, present position, email address, day time telephone contact, copies of your certificates and at least three professional referees by 5.00P.M of 15th April 2011 to the following address:

Human Resource Officer,
Ultimate Security Limited, Plot 4,
Katonga Road Nakasero
Kampala, P.O. Box 21644 Kampala.