Location: Kampala, Uganda (On-site)
Experience: 3–6 Years post-qualification
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Senior Management
Salary: USD 2,500/month + Accommodation + Transportation
About The Role
We are looking for a qualified and hands-on
Senior Finance & Accounts Manager to lead our finance function across multiple business operations in Kampala, Uganda. This is a senior individual-contributor-plus-leadership role — you'll own the full finance and accounts function end-to-end, from daily accounting and compliance to audit coordination, payroll, and internal controls.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified CA / ACCA / CPA professional looking to take on a high-ownership finance leadership role in a growing, multi-entity organization in East Africa — with a competitive expat package including accommodation and transportation.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Oversee daily accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Manage supplier accounts, contractor settlements, and sub-ledger reconciliations
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning across business units
Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure timely compliance with all Ugandan tax and statutory obligations
- Handle tax notices, objections, assessments, and reconciliations
- Monitor regulatory changes and proactively advise senior management
Audit & Regulatory Coordination
- Lead statutory audit coordination and support external auditors
- Prepare audit schedules and ensure timely closure of audit findings
- Maintain accurate financial records in line with regulatory requirements
Payroll & HR Finance
- Supervise end-to-end payroll processing, including expatriate payroll
- Monitor staff advances, loans, and employee-related financial records
- Train, mentor, and manage the on-ground finance team
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Strengthen internal control frameworks and financial procedures
- Identify operational and financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Drive process improvements across the finance function
What We're Looking For
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional Certification: CA / ACCA / CPA — mandatory
Experience: 3–6 years post-qualification experience in accounting, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting
Industry Preference: Construction, infrastructure, real estate, or manufacturing (preferred, not mandatory)
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Tally Prime or equivalent ERP system
- Strong MS Excel and financial modelling/reporting skills
- Familiarity with Ugandan or East African tax regulations is a significant advantage
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and professional ethics
- Strong leadership and team management ability
- Comfortable working independently in a multi-entity, fast-paced environment
- Adaptable to working and living in an international setting
Why This Role
- Accommodation and transportation provided
- High-ownership role with direct access to senior leadership
- Exposure to multi-entity finance operations across a growing East African business
- Strong platform for career growth in international finance leadership
Skills: payroll,association of chartered certified accountants (acca),internal controls,compliance,management,ca,cpa,reporting,accounting,finance,financial reporting
