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• 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)

• 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)

• 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.

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