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Business Controller Jobs – Manufacturing Company
Job Title: Business Controller
Organisation:
Manufacturing Company
Manufacturing Company
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
NFT Consult, a leading HR
Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for it valuable client, a manufacturing
company. NFT Human Resource Solutions are customer tailored per industry
requirements and are geared towards increased cost savings, process improvement
leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness yet simultaneously
strengthening quality and control of resources.
Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for it valuable client, a manufacturing
company. NFT Human Resource Solutions are customer tailored per industry
requirements and are geared towards increased cost savings, process improvement
leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness yet simultaneously
strengthening quality and control of resources.
Job Summary: The
Business Controller is the company’s focal point on effectiveness of reporting,
performance analysis and business planning. The job requires proper and
coordinated planning to ensure the attainment of set goals especially with
respect to accuracy and timeliness in reporting. The incumbent will technically
support the development & implementation of Business Performance Management
systems & processes. The jobholder will also drive robust planning
processes across the business to ensure excellent forecasts, performance
benchmarks & action plans are developed and to conduct business performance
analysis that would provide insights to aid management decision making. The incumbent will oversee the preparation of
accurate and timely monthly/bi-annual and full year management and statutory
financial statements for the company. He /she will also co-ordinate the audit
process with external auditors in preparation of annual statutory financials to
ensure that the audit is conducted as per plan.
Business Controller is the company’s focal point on effectiveness of reporting,
performance analysis and business planning. The job requires proper and
coordinated planning to ensure the attainment of set goals especially with
respect to accuracy and timeliness in reporting. The incumbent will technically
support the development & implementation of Business Performance Management
systems & processes. The jobholder will also drive robust planning
processes across the business to ensure excellent forecasts, performance
benchmarks & action plans are developed and to conduct business performance
analysis that would provide insights to aid management decision making. The incumbent will oversee the preparation of
accurate and timely monthly/bi-annual and full year management and statutory
financial statements for the company. He /she will also co-ordinate the audit
process with external auditors in preparation of annual statutory financials to
ensure that the audit is conducted as per plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In
charge of the co-ordination and review Budget/ monthly & quarterly
forecasts to ensure that the company’s objectives are reflected in the
same. Challenge and ensure clear action plans are in place to ensure
validity of the planning processes to deliver budget, Performance
Improvement Plans & strategic plans for the business unit - Ensure
the preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial reports (Balance
Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash flow statements) for internal management
decision-making (management accounts, Hyperion/URS accounts) for the
company. This is normally preceded by Analysis and reconciliation of the
trial balance to the management accounts from the 5 sources of reporting.
This will involve challenging information provided as well as advising
corrective measures to be taken to resolve any outstanding unreconciled
items. The sources of reporting are the Cost of Production report from the
plant, Sales and Volumes reports from commercial, SGA reports, Fixed
Assets report and the trial balance. - Preparation
of individual company and consolidated, half year and full year statutory
accounts for the company for external and shareholder communication. - Perform
detailed analysis of the Uganda monthly overall performance files (CIME
files) and Quarterly Business Reviews ensuring consistency of information
with other reports e.g. S&V, HFM etc to advise management on
corrective actions and enable decision making. - Preparation
of audit schedule, responsible for audit process, coordination with the
external auditors and resolution of resulting audit issues - Actively
support the company’s audit process in preparation of annual statutory
financials to ensure that the audit is conducted as per plan. This will
involve liaison with other internal departments on behalf of the external
auditors to ensure closure of issues raised in the management
letters. - Prepare
key performance presentations for use by the local company management team
and board (Quarterly Board papers and presentations and other impromptu
presentations as may be required)
Key Performance Indicators:
- Monthly
D+5 management reporting (CDP + HFM) - Monthly preparation of Rolling Forecasts, Flash
reports and Business Reviews - Quarterly
Business Performance Packs - Quarterly
preparation of statutory accounts - Quarterly
preparation of board papers and board presentations - Preparation
of business performance presentations and commentaries - Annual
co-ordination of the planning process (CAP, Progress Plan and budget)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
Business Controller should hold a University degree in Finance,
Accounting, Statistics or other course of a numerate background but must
have relevant professional qualification – CPA (K), ACCA, CFA or
equivalent. - Professional
qualification in business/performance management and/or systems/process
review desirable. - At
least five years’ experience in a professional audit firm or a busy large
FMCG organization. - High
level of analytical & performance management skills and attention to
detail. - Good
computer knowledge, exposure to an ERP environment and reporting tools.
Excellent knowledge of
spreadsheets and other Microsoft office applications is essential. - Good
knowledge and understanding of IFRS and Taxation issues - Excellent
reporting and communication skills. - Ability
to work with minimum supervision. - Proactive
and able to take initiative to propose and implement new approaches. - Flexibility,
Integrity, the confidence to think differently and ability to make sound
judgment. - Strong
degree of self motivation and drive, high ethical standards, values and
principles - Must
be a team player.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates should visit the web link below and create a profile on the NFT
Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses. Please visit web link below
and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements. The
applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted in either MS Word
or PDF format will be considered.
candidates should visit the web link below and create a profile on the NFT
Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses. Please visit web link below
and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements. The
applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted in either MS Word
or PDF format will be considered.
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