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SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people. 

• Formulate financial and tax strategies
• Maintain the 5-year business plan and
  annual budget
• Develop performance measures that support
  the company’s strategic direction

• Maintain in-depth relations with all
  members of the management team
• Manage and motivate the Finance team
• Oversee the financial operations of
  subsidiary companies and foreign operations
• Oversee the company’s transaction
  processing systems
• Implement operational best practices

• Prepare timely and accurate financial
  reports
• Oversee the issuance of financial
  information
• Report financial results to the executive
  management team and the supervisory board

• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
• Support debt and equity financing

• Actively participate in conference calls
  with the investment community
• Build and maintain relationships with
  local and international lenders
• Represent the company with investment
  advisers and investors

• The ideal candidate for the SolarNow Financial Manager job placement should preferably hold
  a Bachelor’s degree specializing in Finance or Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification i.e.
  CPA
• A minimum of six years of progressively
  responsible financial experience for a fast growing consumer retail or
  financial institution, preferably in East Africa
• The Financial Manager should be a seasoned
  professional to lead our finance team, manage our accounts and reporting, implement
  our financial strategy manage external relations relating to finance.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Proven financial and treasury management
  skills
• The incumbent should care deeply about
  improving livelihoods in Africa. The incumbent will bring more than
  passion to the role: grit and resilience to do this work.
• Prior deep financial and management
  expertise, and are excited about being hands-on, without getting lost in
  the weeds.
• Good problem-solving skills
• The applicant must be a direct and candid
  communicator, and a thoughtful change agent who understands that there are
  tensions to balance in this kind of diverse organization.
• The jobholder must be a natural manager
  able to guide our finance strategy and management while working in a
  complex, constantly changing and resource-constrained environment.
• Show eagerness for the challenge of
  shaping the future of this organization.
• Skills to provide clear, consistent
  financial leadership for a fast growing social enterprise, and the nimbleness
  to respond to continual innovation and increased demands for performance.
• The incumbent will inspire excellence with
  your team, building a sense of shared values and goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the
  ability to work well in a team
• Demonstrable experience in leading
  organizations to profitability
• High command in operating and implementing
  functionality for enterprise-level accounting systems
• High level of oral and written
  communication skills
• Fluency in English

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