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Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Type: Full Time
Industry: Business Management and Administration
Category: Accounting & Finance
Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Manager oversees financial and administrative functions, ensuring effective resource management, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations. The role involves managing the finance team, providing strategic financial insights, and supporting the company’s growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management:
  • Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, planning, and treasury management.
  • Manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
  • Prepare financial statements and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations (GAAP, IFRS).
  • Develop and implement financial policies.
  • Lead risk management and internal controls.
  • Oversee cash flow and liquidity planning.
  • Develop financial models and forecasts.
  • Mentor and develop finance team members.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Assist in strategic plan development and implementation.
  • Provide financial analysis and insights.
  • Identify cost reduction and operational improvement opportunities.
  • Lead annual budgeting and performance tracking.
  • Collaborate with executive management to optimize financial performance.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance.
  • Manage internal and external audits.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies.
  • Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and investors.
• Administrative Management:
  • Supervise the administrative team and manage office operations.
  • Ensure efficient office management, facilities maintenance, and procurement.
  • Oversee HR functions: employee records, benefits administration, and recruitment support.
  • Coordinate with IT support for technological resources and infrastructure.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

1. In-depth knowledge of financial management principles and regulations.
2. Strong analytical skills for strategic decision-making.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Proven leadership and team development abilities.
5. Experience in the fintech or banking industry preferred.
6. Familiarity with the Ugandan regulatory environment is advantageous.
7. Excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) preferred.
2. Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
3. Good understanding of the local and regional financial services market.

Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job Title: Head of Business Development

Type: Full Time
Industry: Business Management and Administration
Category: Business Operations
Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Summary: The Head of Business Development is responsible for driving business growth within the company. The role includes maintaining existing client relationships, identifying areas for potential clients, developing a network of contacts, researching new market opportunities, and overseeing growth projects. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, energetic, dedicated, and agile, capable of developing and implementing an effective business development strategy to drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set business development goals and develop growth strategies and plans to meet those goals.
• Build long-term positive relationships with new and existing clients and partners.
• Identify market opportunities, trends, and client drivers through meetings, networking, and other channels.
• Create development plans and forecast sales targets, revenue, and growth projections.
• Research, plan, and implement new business opportunities, client and target market initiatives.
• Increase the value of current clients while attracting new ones.
• Pursue leads and move them through the sales cycle.
• Develop quotes, proposals, and pitch documents for existing and prospective clients and partners.
• Acquire and share knowledge by attending conferences, networking events, and following industry trends.
• Manage the business development team and report on key metrics, successes, and areas needing improvement.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the CE and/or Management.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Good presentation skills and proven ability to negotiate
• Experience with the design and implementation of business development strategies
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to self-motivate and motivate a team to succeed
• Experience working to and exceeding targets
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Proficiency in data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Project management skills
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in CRM software

Qualifications:

• BSc/BA degree in Business Development, Economics, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in a reputable organization with a demonstrated track record in business development, sales, or a related role.
• Possess a good understanding of the local and regional financial services market.

Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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