Key Responsibility Areas

• Review tax computations (VAT, VAT on imported services, WHT, PAYE, NSSF & income tax)
• Ensure full compliance with all tax related acts
• Review inventory, customer, GRIR and vendor aging reports
• Review workflows in SAP system
• Review payrolls matter. The tasks involve checking attendance list, basic salaries, overtime, arrears, incentive computations, LSA, tax computations (LST, PAYE, NSSF), union computations, deductions of advance and Sacco among others
• Prepare management reports which includes trial balance, statement of comprehensive performance and the statement of financial position
• Prepare consolidated management reports (statement of comprehensive performance, the statement of financial position) for the Group of Companies in Uganda
• Prepare Executive summary reports which includes segment performance, profitability per SKU/ per segment, comparison between target verses actual and production reports. Coordinate with stake holders during this report preparation while ensuring timelines are followed and deadlines are met
• Participate in the process of identifying cost saving opportunities. Lead the compilation of the cost saving reports from different departments
• Participate in project reviews. Prepare investment proposal using payback period, IRR, ARR among others to assess the viability of the projects
• Identifying internal control gaps and proactive in addressing internal controls issues
• Coach and guide team members. Knowledge sharing in terms of accounting standards, processes and controls
• Key person in liaising with external and internal auditors
• Participate in the preparation of budget and forecast
• Any other duties assign by the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer

Context and environment

• Work with JV (Joint Venture) partners and align their vision and goals, specifically in relation to staffing, systems and controls.
• Strong requirement to influence across Wilmar and JV partners.
• Hands-on approach.

Qualifications / experience required

• CA/CPA (mandatory)
• Degree in Finance or Business (preferred)
• 3+ years proven professional and leadership experience in a supervisory finance function
• Sound financial reporting skills, including solid experience and exposure to IFRS and auditing standards
• Comprehensive risk management and compliance skills, including knowledge of relevant
• Solid knowledge of local and international taxation practices
• ERP system knowledge (SAP knowledge advantageous)
• Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Solid knowledge of the MS Office Suite, SAP and/or comparable ERP
• Track record of strong integrity and ethics
• Critical behavioural competencies required: Strategic Leadership, Judgement and Decision-making, Influencing and Negotiation, Business Insight, Financial Acumen, Practical Execution Management, Monitoring.