Finance Director_Uganda based

Scope and Purpose:

• The Finance Director (FD) is the head of the Finance function at Uganda Security Printing Company, Entebbe, Uganda, sets the overall financial agenda / leadership, responsible for overall delivery of the financial strategy and providing the framework for business planning, budgeting, reporting controls, procurement and sales of the of the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures that proper systems, processes and controls are in place, effective and are functioning as required
• Provides stewardship and ensures integrity of financial systems, accounting practices and financial reporting analysis, investments and funding
• Leads and manages the preparation of the Annual Budgets and 5 year financial projections for the company in line with section 30.2 of the Joint Venture Agreement
• Provides management/oversight over expenses, including capital expenditures, and ensures these are in line with budgets and strategy.
• Manages the working capital of the Company including Bank/cash, receivables and obligations.
• Provides leadership to the Finance team in terms of maintaining a high performing team, motivation, and team growth and development
• Provides leadership development and models transparency, accountability, responsibility and reliability
• Ensures Compliance with all regulatory and financial requirements working closely with Compliance and Risk Officer
• Supports the Managing Director directly and provides timely advice to the Board of Directors on financial and compliance matters
• Ensure a well-controlled environment for cash and bank balances.
• Manage signatories and Bank Mandates.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles such as Finance Director, CFO, or Head of Finance.
• Proven track record in financial strategy, budgeting, financial control, and compliance.
• Experience managing finance functions in regulated, manufacturing, or security-sensitive environments is an advantage.
• Strong command of financial reporting frameworks, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with financial systems and high level data analysis.
• Expertise in working capital management, budgeting processes, and financial forecasting.
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational execution.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, including at Executive and Board level.

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