Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

Job title: Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant 

Reporting to: Finance Manager - Uganda 

Location: Kampala, Uganda 

About us:

Our client is a market leader in unsecured working capital solutions with a significant presence across multiple African countries. We empower micro and small businesses in Sub-Saharan  Africa to grow and succeed by providing instant access to credit that unlocks business growth. Our  products blend business credit with financial education to maximize the credit’s impact on business 

owners and all are managed and delivered through our proprietary core banking platform. 

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Accountant will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of the company, by providing insight and analysis to support decision-making and driving business performance. This individual will be responsible for creating and maintaining the company’s financial plans, analyzing performance, producing regular financial reports, managing financial risks, and providing support to senior management. 

Responsibilities & Duties; 

Planning & Forecasting 

• Timely preparation of monthly management accounts: including written and graphical  analysis of business performance, based on discussions with product and department  managers 
• Annual budgeting process: Develop and maintain the company's annual budget and  long-term financial projections 
• Planning Calendar: clear communication & ownership of the planning calendar, including  inputs & outputs required 
• Performance Measurement: Provide regular updates to senior management on financial  performance against budget 
• Financial Control: Work closely with all business units to ensure budgets are accurate,  comprehensive, and aligned with the overall business strategy 

Analysis 

• Perform in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making, including analyzing  performance against budget and identifying areas for improvement  
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis for all products and areas of the business. 
• Monitor financial metrics and identify trends that may impact the company’s financial performance. 

Reporting 

• Produce regular financial reports for senior management, including performance metrics,  trends, and forecasts  
• Ensure that financial reports are accurate, timely and provide insightful analysis. ∙
• Work with the Finance Manager to develop and maintain effective reporting processes and systems. 
• Perform regular reconciliations of all the wallets and maintain accurate balances at all times. 
• Initiate all Distributor payments in a Timely Manner 

Risk Management 

• Develop and maintain effective risk management processes to ensure that financial risks are effectively managed. 
• Provide regular updates to senior management on financial risks and their impact on the company

Capital’s financial performance. 

• Cost Management 
• Identify and track costs associated with the bank's operations. 
• Work with business units to ensure cost management strategies are implemented effectively. 
• Provide regular updates to senior management on cost management and cost control  measures to inform decision making 

Qualifications, Competence, and Experience 

• High analytical & meticulous attention to detail 
• Superb written & spoken communication skills, able to translate complex financials to stakeholders. 
• Commercially astute and able to suggest ways to improve product performance ∙
• Self-starter and capable of autonomous working 
• Organized, able to multitask & prioritize work under time pressures 
• A strong service ethos 
• A can-do, proactive, energetic attitude towards your work & a strong team player ∙
• A ‘make it happen’, positive, energetic attitude to your day-to-day work ∙
• Enthusiasm to hit the highest standards 
• A proactive approach to issues and challenges 
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. 
• Full ACCA or CPA is an added advantage. 
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a financial institution. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, process, and analyze large amounts of data. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet software. 
• Experience in the banking industry is a plus. 
• A flexible approach and a can-do attitude

How to apply:

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