Job Summary:
The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for the overall financial reporting, cost control, budgeting, regulatory and statutory compliance, cash flow management, safeguarding the assets with an aim of attaining profitability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Work with and manage the finance team
· Review for adequacy operational and financial controls in the business (systems, processes and people) and recommend changes to management;
· Review and file returns to the regulator and other statutory bodies on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis;
· Preparation of annual and quarterly budgets;
· Preparation of monthly management accounts;
· Analysis of variance between actual and budget on a monthly basis;
· Assist with the annual statutory audit;
· Preparation of annual and monthly cash flow forecasts;
· Manage creditors and bill payments;
· Lodge and reconcile indirect taxes (Payroll, VAT and Withholding taxes);
· Approve payments and check that all accounting transactions are posted to the correct cost centres;
· Control costs and action on audit recommendations;
· Liaise with external stakeholders e.g. banks and Uganda Revenue Authority towards enhancement of company operations;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or in a related field. A Master’s degree an added advantage
· Professional Qualifications:- CPA (U) / ACCA
· Minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant experience in a similar position
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Problem solving skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Leadership skills
· Good analytical skills
· Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications
· Knowledge of Business Environment

NOTE: Applicants must not have a criminal or indiscipline record.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications together with copies of relevant certificates and CVs to;
The Office of the Human Resource Superintendent,
Namekara Site
Manafwa
OR Email to: vacancies@namekara.com
Deadline: 15th September 2020