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 Job Title:    Finance Manager

Organisation: Orient
Bank

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to:  Chief
Finance Officer

About US:

Orient Bank is a
leading Private sector commercial bank in Uganda since 1993. Its steady growth
over the last 20 years can be attributed to its professional management and
prudent Lending and investment policy.  The confidence in Orient Bank of
the Ugandan business community in particular and the public in general, is
reflected in its large deposit base. In November 2002 Orient Bank made another
first in this economy by successfully out competing other Banks in taking over
TransAfrica Bank Ltd., (TABL).

Job Summary:  The Finance
Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with BOU financial
reporting, budget planning and supporting Management team by offering insights
and financial advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions
for the Bank.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       
Ensure
compliance with Bank of Uganda and other regulatory authorities as may be
required.

·       
Prepare
and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly regulatory reports to Bank of Uganda
as per the regulations.

·       
Facilitate
internal/external regulatory audit and Bank of Uganda examination process by
providing information required in coordination with Chief Finance Officer.

·       
Implement
and ensure compliance with Basel II Capital Accord and regulatory requirements

·       
Manage
and monitor tax compliance within OBL and all tax aspects including transfer
pricing, withholding tax, indirect taxes, PAYE and tax planning.

·       
Supervise
and participate in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.

·       
Direct
the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue
distribution, depreciation, cost, property and operating expenses and insurance
records.

·       
Prepare
statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.

·       
Establish
system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve
existing systems.

·       
Ensure
that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at
all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance/Business or
related discipline

·       
Must be
a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CPA)

·       
A
Postgraduate Degree in Finance is an added advantage

·       
At least
6 years accounting or finance experience.

·       
Good
understanding of Accounting, Banking, Tax and Regulatory Laws and Requirements.

·       
Financial
statements preparation and reporting knowledge

·       
Numerical
and analytical skills

·       
Credit
analysis & appraisal skills

·       
Leadership
and mentoring skills

·       
Good
interpersonal skill

·       
Good
written and oral communication,

·       
Good
presentation skill

·       
Good IT
exposure

How to Apply:

All interested candidates who meet the criteria indicated above are
requested to send their applications, and updated Curriculum Vitae to
charity.nyabura@orient-bank.com

Deadline: 30th September 2020
by 5:00pm

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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