VisionFund Uganda Ltd Chief Finance Officer Jobs
VisionFund Uganda Ltd Chief Finance Officer Jobs
Organization details VisionFund Uganda Ltd (VFU) is a Christian Microfinance Institution (MFI), affiliated to VisionFund International and World Vision Uganda.
VisionFund Uganda is also part of a global microfinance network of World Vision working in 28 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America under the auspices of VisionFund International
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
Must have a clear understanding of micro finance industry and trends in Uganda.
Must have worked experience in regulated financial institution/ Environment. Having an experience in Micro-Deposit taking institution or bank is an added advantage.
Determined personality with high level agility, initiative, strong leadership skills ,perseverance and can build high performing team.
Capability and willingness to lead the organization forward
Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values
Vast knowledge about the Ugandan micro and macro-economic environment.
General and Behavior
Strategic enablement skills (Analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, verbal reasoning and decision making
Solution-focused, agile with a strong ‘’ can do’’ attitude
Able to influence, negotiate and engage diversity
Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly analytical and attentive to detail combined with ability to think laterally and holistically
Communication skills (both oral and written)
A good trainer, facilitator, mentor and coach
Technical Pre-requisite
Thorough understanding of Accounting and International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS)
Proficiency in computer packages including EXCEL,POWER POINT etc
Financial Risk Analysis Skills
Responsibilities
(20%) Provides leadership on financial issues
Provides financial insights to the CEO and Senior Management Team on all matters relating to financial performance, treasury, accounting and administration.
Submit timely financial returns to the CEO, Board, senior management, regulators and other stakeholders.
Prepare Business and management reports for Board of Directors
(10%) Supports CEO development of the overall Strategy and Business plan for Vision Fund Uganda
Participates in the process of strategy formulation and champions execution of the MFI’s strategy
Continuous monitoring of the Business plan/financial performance of the organization with emphasis in analyzing the latter’s performance as against its operational and business plans
Provides support to the Head Office and Branches in preparation of the finance business plan and preparation and monitoring of the annual operating plans and budgets
Ensures that Branch plans are incorporated into an overall business plan and finance projections model
(15%) Establishes and maintains all policies relating to financial management, financial controls and risk.
Establishes, reviews, and updates financial policies and procedures that are relevant and cost effective to the organization
Maintains the finance management manuals, including treasury, accounting and administration manuals. and ensures that all changes related to policies and procedures would be incorporated in the manual
Acts as a member of the procurement committee or its equivalent and furnishes the committee with the necessary information for them to make ‘sound’ viable decisions
Performs functions specified by the Board, procurement committee and Asset Management in relation to establishing broad guidelines for the institution’s tolerance for risk and expectations from investment.
Introduces measures to enhance the credibility and objectivity of financial statements and reports prepared with reference to the
affairs of Vision Fund Uganda
(10%) Manages liquidity and the appropriate levels of assets and liabilities
Measures and controls the institution’s funding requirements
Manage access to funds: Makes periodic assessment of liabilities and liability holders, explore borrowing arrangements
Ensures that there is adequate control of cash and other assets (budgetary management and control) according to laid down policies and UMRA regulations
Develops contingency plans for Vision Fund Uganda to withstand liquidity crises, and updates the contingency plans, as the need arises
Recommends policies or changes on policies on liquidity and funds management, and ensures timeliness, applicability, and practicality of these policies
(10%) Supervises the accounting system and processes.
Provides technical oversight to the Finance Officers in formulating and implementing the Branch accounting system
Ensures that Vision Fund Uganda maintains adequate and accurate records including balance sheet and periodic statements of income and expense
General oversight to ensure payroll is accurate, prompt, complete and reliable
Provides the Finance department staff with the necessary training and other support to enable them to fulfill their duties accordingly
Supervises, monitors, and evaluates the work of the Finance staff and provides input to the annual staff appraisal exercise
(10%) Ensures compliance to regulators, audits and VFI regulations.
Ensures absolute compliance to regulations on liquidity, capital, adequacy, and provisioning as well as to reporting requirements set by the Central Bank and other regulators.
Management of the external audit process and attends to inquiries, on-site and off-site from the central Bank, other regulators and external auditors and provides due assistance to the regulators and external auditors during inspection
(10%) Supervises the effective financial provision of administrative services
Liaises with tax authorities/consultants whenever necessary
Maintains insurance portfolio and ensures that all claims are settled without undue losses to the organization
And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
(5%) Visit to the Filed operations
Participate actively in the Africa regional Finance initiatives and mandates.
Represent the MFI in professional Finance forums and meetings.
On going on personal professional development.
Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant of Uganda (CPAU) is a must and ACCA is an added advantage
Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred
Degree in Commerce (Accounting) / Business Administration (Accounting) and related field.
Details of Experience
Must have at least ten years of working experience in accounting and financial management practices with at least 5 years at senior management level in micro-enterprise lending organization, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business, agricultural economics/development, or economic and business development institution
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; VisionFund Uganda Ltd Chief Finance Officer Jobs
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