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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

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July 22, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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About the Organisation

Jibu, Inc is a for-profit social enterprise that prioritizes impact in our communities. Our hybrid approach stimulates responsible economic growth and independence. Through local entrepreneurship we produce safe drinking water as well as supply other essential products like LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) and fortified porridge and sell them at affordable prices in the communities served. While drinking water is our immediate focus, our ultimate goal is to launch a network of independent franchise owners who, with high visibility retail storefronts and proven business acumen, are poised to revolutionize the African landscape while paving the way for developed world resources to become more effectively deployed in emerging markets.

The Jibu ecosystem is made of Jibu, Inc (founding franchisor), Jibu Area Master Franchisors (AMFs), and Jibu Franchisees.

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Job Title

Financial Planning and Controls Office job at Jibu

Job Description

As Financial Planning and Controls Officer at Jibu, you will play a key role in financial planning and controls for your specific operating company (Jibu Uganda) within the Jibu network. You will work closely with the Group Financial
Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Head and the Group Financial Control team to ensure accurate and strategic financial planning while maintaining a strong financial control environment.
Supervision Received: This is a high-level management position. This position will work highly autonomously and report to the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis with a dotted line to the Country Manager (Uganda)
Management Responsibilities: This position works closely with the Group Financial Operations and Group Controller alongside finance teams across the country offices and focuses on building capacity and providing leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning: Collaborate with the Group FP&A Head to develop and manage forward-looking financial planning processes at the OPCO level.
Assist in the creation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial plans and forecasts for your OPCO.
Financial Control Environment: Work closely with the Group Financial Controller to establish and maintain a robust financial control environment at the OPCO level. Monitor financial controls to minimize risk and maintain compliance with company policies and regulations.
Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities specific to your OPCO. Provide insights and recommendations to the local management team and senior Group Executive management.
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation and review of local financial reports, including assisting Group Financial Control to collate management accounts. Collaborate with stakeholders, including donors if applicable, to provide accurate financial reports for your OPCO.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with local taxation and regulatory requirements in your OPCO. Stay current with changes in local tax laws and regulations.
Financial Controls: Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial controls and procedures specific to your OPCO. Identify areas where controls can be strengthened or improved.
Stakeholder Management: Be the primary Finance contact person for OpCo Staff, zees, banks, suppliers, regulatory authorities etc.

Qualifications and Competencies

4+ years of experience in the Finance department in a similar role in Uganda with a for-profit business that operates in multiple locations and in several currencies.
Degree in Accounting or Finance
Required professional qualification CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including IFRS and IASs.
Demonstrable experience with preparing financial statements, management accounting (costing, unit economics) - Critical
Demonstrated experience with budgets and forecasts prepared in Excel and daily and monthly monitoring of actual vs. budget.
High levels of proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent accounting software experience. Netsuite experience is an added advantage
Strong focus on controls and processes and high attention to detail
Strong communication skills for engaging with business partners and ensuring processes are being followed
Confidence to challenge senior opinions and maintain positive working relationships

Culture Fit Criteria:

At Jibu, we do not recruit based CVs only, we look for a candidate with the right attitude, hunger forsuccess and talent.
A mature leader, able to influence and hold her/his team accountable to perform and thrive
Highly motivated to set the pace and Get Things Done in an autonomous and entrepreneurial manner
Strong entrepreneurial and business instincts; a strategic and decisive leader
Impeccably honest, reliable, and dedicated
Strong communicator in spoken / written English

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