Management Accountant Job Vacancy at NFT Consult Ltd in Uganda

Job Title: Management Accountant

About this job

NFT Consult Ltd is the leading human resources firm and is seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individuals for the Vacancy above;

Job Summary:

The management accountant prepares, develops and analyses key financial information to assist management in making well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth and profitability.

This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining financial policies and management information systems, as well as provides a high quality support service by liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance.

The role combines accounting skills with business management skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Create, implement and monitor processes and procedures around the creation of monthly forecasts;
    Produce the budget and quarterly forecasts for approval by the Finance Committee;
    Provide variance analysis from budget, identify added-value reporting opportunities for trend analysis and commentary to assist forecasting and budget requirements;
    Maintain records and reconciliation controls of approved budgets;
    Prepare periodic (monthly/quarterly/annual/ad-hoc) financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheet reports and cash flows;
    Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions;
    Ensure spending is kept in line with the budget;
    Inform key strategic decisions and formulate business strategies;
    Advise on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions;
    Analyse financial performance and so contribute to medium and long-term business planning/forecasts;
    Assistance with preparation of consolidated group financial statements and interim reports under IFRS
    Offer professional judgment on financial matters and advise on ways of improving business performance;
    Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers;
    Liaise with other function managers to put the finances and accounts in context;
    Assist with the audit preparation work to allow for timely completion of the annual financial statements and corporation tax returns;
    Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where needed;
    Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls.

Skills Required:

    Strong commercial acumen.
    Highly analytical with good presentation skills.
    Excellent communication and presentation skills required to liaise with both financial and non-financial individuals.
    Excellent computer skills.
    Excellent accounting software skills; QuickBooks is a plus
    Drive to continually improve processes and seek new challenges
    Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
    Willingness to travel
    Ability to be flexible
    Honesty and discretion

Education and Experience:

    Minimum of two years management accounting experience in a fast growth organisation
    Part qualified accountant or a finalist with a very strong academic background
    Bachelors Degree in a accounting or finance
    Master in Business Administration (Majoring in Finance) preferred
    Knowledge of IFRS

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

    Write an Application letter and CV/Resume.
    Merge these two documents into one document in either word or PDF format.
    Do not attach or send any scanned documents. These are sometimes too large for our inbox.
    Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address   and send your application by email to nftfinancejobs@nftconsult.com

Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.


Deadline: 22/05/2013