Finance Manager (Insurance Company)

• Accounting and financial reporting
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and other accounting activities.
• Independently lead month-end closing and prepare accurate monthly management accounts and Group reporting packs within agreed deadlines.
• Prepare and review bank, mobile money, partner, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations; resolve differences promptly.
• Ensure accurate recognition of revenue and expenses under IFRS and Group policies, including UGX/USD reporting and FX revaluation.
• Maintain complete accounting records in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or equivalent) and support statutory financial statements and annual external audit.
• Financial planning and analysis
• Support annual budgets, rolling forecasts and financial projections in line with Group guidelines.
• Prepare budget-versus-actual analysis, explain key variances and present monthly financial results to management.
• Monitor revenue, operating costs, profitability and financial KPIs; identify cost-efficiency opportunities.
• Tax, statutory and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate accurate and timely Uganda Revenue Authority filings and payments, including applicable income tax, VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, Local Service Tax and EFRIS requirements.
• Ensure statutory payroll obligations, including NSSF, are met and maintain supporting tax records.
• Work with tax advisers, auditors and management on tax assessments, audits and statutory submissions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant accounting, financial reporting, tax or finance operations experience, preferably including supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in month-end close, financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and cash flow management.
• Practical knowledge of Ugandan tax and statutory compliance; experience with external audits.
• Insurance, microinsurance, fintech, telecommunications, mobile money or multinational Group reporting experience is an added advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, analytical skills and professional integrity.

Skills & Competencies:

• The job holder should have the following qualifications.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, completed or at an advanced stage; ICPAU membership is an advantage.
• THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB
• The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS and Ugandan accounting and tax requirements.
• Independent, proactive and collaborative; comfortable with deadlines and a fast-paced environment.