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Position Title: Head of Finance
Organisation: BANK OF AFRICA – UGANDA Ltd
Deadline: Monday, 20th January
2014
Reporting: to the
Executive Director
Background Information:
BANK OF AFRICA – UGANDA Ltd. is part of GROUPE BANK OF AFRICA (BOA)
comprising 16 Commercial Banks, 3 Leasing Companies, 2 Investment Companies, a
Stock Brokerage Company, an Asset Management Company and a Mortgage Bank. It
spans 15 African countries and France, employing over 5,000 people. BOA
believes in Transparency, Expertise, Proximity and Responsibility.
BANK OF AFRICA - UGANDA Ltd. is seeking applications from qualified persons
who are accomplished to take up the position of Head of Finance. The position will be reporting to the
Executive Director and will be responsible for the following:
Position Function:
Manage the Bank’s Finance function in accordance with the established
professional standards, policies and procedures and give general strategic and
operational guidance on all financial matters of the Bank.
Apply to: Human Resources Manager
Email: boajobs@boauganda.com
Address: Plot 45, Jinja Road
Deadline: Monday, 20th January 2014
Qualifications:
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Masters’ Degree in Business
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Professional qualifications in
Finance or Accounting e.g. ACCA, CFA, CPA (must have)
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10 years’ experience in Finance
and Accounting; 4 of which should be at senior management level
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Solid computer competency in Microsoft Excel Spread-sheets, Word, and
PowerPoint, knowledge of accounting packages
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Solid grasp and interpretation of
industrial and national economic trends
·
Strong strategic and conceptual
skills
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Proven Leadership and people
management skills
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Customer centricity
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Solid business acumen and
financial skills
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Strong analytical and problem
solving skills
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Strong decision-making, conflict resolution
and problem solving skills
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Very strong presentation skills,
verbal and written communication skills, French is desirable
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Team player with strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external networks
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Ability to work under pressure,
and exercise excellent judgment
Key duties & Responsibilities:
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Coordinating the planning and
preparation of the bank’s strategic business plan
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Oversight of compliance with corporate
and country financial reporting practices
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Management of periodical
reporting to management, holding company and regulators
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Managing communications with the
bank’s Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders on
financial matters
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Oversight of the bank’s financial
transaction recording process in line with generally accepted accounting
principles
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Development, improvement and
oversight of revenue and expenditure consistency checks and balances that
promote performance management
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Management support through cost
benefit analyses of investment and financing proposals
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Managing relationships with
development institution partners
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Participation in credit risk and
market risk management processes
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Provision of tax planning and
compliance expertise
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Overall development of the
Finance function within the institution and adaptation to needs of changing
environment with process improvement
·
Manage, motivate and develop the
e-channels team through rigorous performance management, coaching, mentoring
and learning interventions to create a team able to deliver the e-channels
mission
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Any other duties as assigned by
the Executive Directors of the bank
·
Manage, motivate and develop the
Finance team through rigorous performance management, coaching, mentoring and
learning interventions to create a team able to deliver the finance mission
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