Head of Finance Job Placement – Q-Sourcing Limited

Job Title:           Head of Finance
Organization: Q-Sourcing
Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Q-Sourcing Limited is a manpower management solutions firm operating in
the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South
Sudan.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
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Strategy and Planning:
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Formulate and implement Q-Sourcing Business
Plan, strategy and Budget in line with Board direction to support corporate
strategy.
·        
Regularly monitor progress towards achievement
of Business Plan, drawing attention to important trends, and opportunities to
maximize income, reduce cost and mitigate risk.
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In charge of the development and enforcement of
policies, procedures and in internal control framework;
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Develop financial policies, systems and
procedures, communicate these to affected parties and monitor to ensure
compliance.
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Enforce financial discipline across Q-Sourcing
and ensure all units/departments operate within laid down financial policy
framework & budgets.
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Financial and management reporting, tax planning:
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Ensure financial records, statements and returns
are prepared in accordance with statutory, regulatory and IFRS requirements,
and in accordance with Q-Sourcing Standards, procedures and schedules.
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Ensure effective management of Q-Sourcing’s operational
financial capital and balance sheet structures including funding, liquidity,
currency and market risks etc.
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The jobholder will manage Q-Sourcing’s capital
expenditure and projects program in line with Business Plan and in accordance
with financial guidelines and contribute fully to their implementation.
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Ensure Tax affairs of Q-sourcing are planned and
managed so as to optimize its position.
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Documentation: Regularly update of
procedural documentation (procedures manual) in line with changes in operating
processes
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General ledger maintenance: Monitor
usage of accounts
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Leadership of the finance function: Provide
strong leadership to the finance function, manage and develop skills,
professionalism and careers of the Finance staff.
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Investment analysis and advice: Provide
financial expertise, advice, and independence to Business & project heads.
For example on Business proposal decisions, controls effectiveness, tax
matters, etc.
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Statutory and regulatory compliance: Compliance
with statutory bodies for instance the URA, NSSF, KCCA etc.
·        
Shareholder and Board engagement: Reporting to Board and other
stakeholders including shareholder, lenders, etc
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
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The applicant must preferably hold be a
University graduate in Accounting or Finance.
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Fully qualified in accounting profession with a
recognized institute (ACCA, CPA, and CIMA) with at least two years
post-qualification experience.
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Knowledge of IFRS and Ugandan tax legislation,
and Financial Institutions Act (FIA) 2004.
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Sound knowledge of Finance Management and
Controls.
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Industry knowledge of finance and consultancy
Personal Competencies:
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Systems and applications skills.
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Ability to function at the detail level whilst
bearing the big picture in mind.
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Computer literacy with proficiency in
spreadsheets and accounting software.
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High integrity and strong character.
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Tact, swiftness and attention to detail are a
MUST
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Good team player with good communication and
interpersonal skills, and ability to supervise and coach others.
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Problem solver with strong analytical and
numeracy skills.
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Proactive self-starter with strong
organisational and time management skills.
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Ability to engage at Board level
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested are encouraged to send their
cover letters and updated CVs including three referees (two of whom should have
been direct supervisors) to our e-mail to: recruitment@qsourcing.com
Address all your applications to:
Human Resources Office,
Q-Sourcing Limited (U),
Plot 14/16 Semawata Road, Ntinda
P.O. Box 12883, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda
Note: Please kindly mark
your application as “Application _ Head of Finance” In the subject line of
your email.
Deadline: 14th October 2016 by
5:00PM
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