Development Accountant/Financial Analyst Job Opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Development Accountant/Financial Analyst

Our client is a significant retail and distribution company based in Uganda looking to fill key financial positions. For the right candidates there are good opportunities for growth and career development in an environment governed by European business standards.



This is a professional Accountant/Analyst role within the Finance Department. The role is designed to provide additional analytical and operational resource both within the Finance Department and to other departments in the business in the areas of financial and operating procedures, controls and operational processes.
This role is designed to develop capacity within the business and adequate support will be provided internally to the individual and to the achievement of the objectives. However, appointee is expected to have already demonstrated a capacity to self motivate and have achieved measurable successes in previous appointments.

This is a varied role providing strong opportunity for personal and professional career development with excellent prospects for progression and promotion within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the finance strategy throughout the business
• Carry out specific assignments as directed, which will include analysis of financial and business data and processes in all departments and functions including, cost reporting, inventory control, capital expenditure control, budget preparation, treasury management
• As directed, identify scope to improve business efficiency
• Plan and report to Head of Departments, including Finance, on proposed change processes implement and manage change within existing operational environments
• Perform operational functions throughout the business as directed
• Supervise staff to achieve business objectives when directed


Job requirement

Qualifications and Attributes:
• Strong technical knowledge of business, accounting and finance concepts
• Experience of operating or auditing in a dynamic and well structured business environment
• Knowledge and experience of good business processes and controls
• Possess good analytical skills and ability to constructively present and report findings verbally and in written reports
• Possess good capacity to plan, implement and report on own work
• Ability to supervise other staff through change processes
• Confident and capable in a professional role
• Honours degree in Accounting, Business Administration (Finance), Commerce, Statistics or associated discipline
• Recently qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA (U))
• At least three years experience in a professional role in business or practice environment and may have reached the level of Audit Senior, Team Leader or Supervisor


How to apply

We are seeking Individuals with Integrity who are professional, can deal with a hectic and busy work place, and who are outcome and solution focused.

Contact
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: "PPG - Position Name" where you replace position name with the job you are applying for. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

Closing date is 5 PM on the 6th of July 2011

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala • Uganda

Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug