Financial Controller(Airtel)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title:  Financial Controller
Organisation: Airtel
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 29th November 2013
About Us:
Airtel was launched in Uganda in 1995 and is Uganda's most innovative mobile phone operator, which has introduced many “firsts” in the telecommunication sector such as: Pre-paid plans, Post-paid plans, International roaming, Dedicated customer care, One rate to all networks, Fax and Data, Call forwarding, Per second billing, Freedom Forever and Mobile Top up.  Airtel in Uganda is a great success story in Uganda. Our customer base has grown tremendously - so has our coverage - and our service quality is unsurpassed in the market.

Job Summary:
The Financial Controller will;
    Manage the accounting activities of AIRTEL Implement financial accounting recording, reporting and control mechanisms.
    Ensure that AIRTEL’s financial reporting, both externally and internally, are in line with best practice, group reporting guidelines, Annual Operating Plan (A0P), Airtel Centre of Excellence (ACE) and IFRS, and local regulations and legislation.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Implement and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with IFRS.
    Ensure the quality, consistency and of monthly reporting in a timely fashion
    Prepares monthly financial closing according to IFRS, legal requirements and Hyperion
    Prepare and submit Management Financial Reports i.e. Annual Statutory Financial Statements
    Contribute to the formulation of AIRTEL annual budget (AOP) and implementation
    Report year-end figures and liaise with external auditors, in order to enable AIRTEL and the AIRTEL Group to fulfill external reporting obligations
    Lead the preparation of the statutory financial statement and ensure compliance with the law and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    Lead the Channel accounting team and ensure zero bad debts in prepaid, post-paid, roaming, interconnect and staff receivables
    Manage .motivate, and develop staff within the section
    Ensure timely closure of Audit SAD/SUD
    Ensure that any issues raised during the quarterly, annual and internal audits are closed in a timely manner
    Ensure that AIRTEL are compliant with all tax legislations as stipulated by the law.l

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    The applicant should hold a University degree (Finance, Economics or similar)
    Be a qualified accountant (CFA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or similar professional qualifications
    At least seven years of industry track record mostly gained in international, blue chip environments
    Three years in a similar position in a FMCG environment, Telecom experience is highly preferable
    At least three years’ experience in related work
    Hands on knowledge of Financial accounting and reporting packages
    Experience in emerging/ developing countries
    Group accounting policies and procedures
    International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
    Good understanding of reporting processes
    Strong ethics, hands on approach, business acumen
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Strong coaching skills
    Sets high personal standards and is goal oriented

How to Apply:
All candidates are invited to send their applications and CV's with a day phone contact, address and an email address to -
 The Human Resources Director, Airtel House.
Plot 40 Jinja Road P.O. Box 6771, Kampala, Uganda.
 Email: vacancies@ug.Airtel.com

NB:
Attach copies of all academic documents.
Soliciting of influence of any nature will lead to an automatic disqualification.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.