Position: Finance Manager
Company: Royal van Zanten
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Namaiba, near Mukono, Uganda
Application Deadline: 4th November 2024
Job Overview:
Royal van Zanten, a leader in the international ornamental horticulture sector, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a dynamic finance team of three. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, managing monthly financial closings, and translating financial data into actionable insights for the business.
Key Details:
- Reports to: Head of Finance
- Team: Finance team of 3 persons
- Work Environment: Office-based, in Namaiba
- Required to live in Seeta or nearby
Key Responsibilities:
- Empower and lead the finance team
- Lead business controlling activities such as analyzing monthly figures and budgeting
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and reliability of monthly financial closings
- Prepare statutory company accounts and coordinate with external auditors
- Improve internal control systems and financial procedures
- Implement new tools, software, and digitalization processes
- Act as a financial business partner to department heads
- Present monthly financial reports to the NL HQ
Key Performance Measures:
- Happy and autonomous finance team
- Timely and accurate financial reports identifying results and trends
- Monthly financial closings completed by day 4 of the following month
- Accurate financial statements signed off without material adjustments
- Improved financial procedures and systems
- Successful implementation of financial digitalization projects
Work Conditions:
- Work Hours: 8 hours per day
- Mentored by an experienced European finance professional
- Leading a young and dynamic team guided by the principles of freedom and responsibility
Job Requirements:
- Education: Master’s degree in Finance or Bachelor’s with completed ACCA/CPA
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience leading a finance team
- Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (will be tested before interviews)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Excel
- High integrity, ethical standards, and service-oriented
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong planning, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Remuneration:
- Market conform salary with benefits
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to the following email: hr@royalvanzanten.com. Please include “Finance Manager Application” in the subject line.
Application Deadline: 4th November 2024
About Royal van Zanten:
With over 160 years in the international ornamental horticulture sector, Royal van Zanten breeds cut flowers and pot plants. Operating in Uganda for over 25 years, the company employs around 800 people.