Finance & Administration Manager

About the role

The Finance & Administration Manager provides strategic financial leadership and oversees finance, administration, procurement and operational support for a company running Integrated Facilities Management and Business Services operations. The role supports the Country Head and Executive Leadership Team and deputises the Country Head on business operations, stakeholder engagement and strategic initiatives. The position is based in Kampala, Uganda.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, and advise senior management on profitability, investments and growth
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and statutory financial statements, and present performance reports to the Country Head and Board
• Coordinate departmental budgets, drive cost optimization and monitor project and contract profitability
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, debtor collections, creditor payments and banking relationships
• Oversee procurement, supplier evaluation, contract administration and office administration, facilities, logistics, fleet and assets
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan tax laws, accounting standards, labour legislation and procurement regulations, including tax returns, statutory deductions and audits
• Support operations with contract costing, pricing and financial monitoring across client sites
• Lead and coach the Finance and Administration teams, promote ethics and drive succession planning
• Depute the Country Head in their absence and represent the company with clients, regulators and suppliers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline
• CPA (Uganda), ACCA or an equivalent international accounting qualification is mandatory; ICPAU membership highly desirable
• MBA or Master's in Finance, Business Administration or Strategic Management is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years in Finance and Administration, including at least 3 years in a senior management role
• Experience managing financial operations for a service-based organization with multiple client contracts is preferred

Required skills

• Budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Procurement, internal controls and audit management
• Strategic financial planning and business decision support