ACCOUNTANT - UGANDA REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Job title: ACCOUNTANT

UGANDA REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: May 17, 2013 - 5pm
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide sound financial management support and oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department of Uganda Reinsurance Company Ltd.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop, produce and present financial reporting statements for the Company, for both internal and external requirements;
2. Develop and implement structures, business & accounting policies, practices and procedures to meet and exceed International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other legal/statutory and regulatory requirements;
3. Design, document, implement and monitor the appropriate internal controls to deliver sound financial management;
4. Managing reinsurance receivables and payables;
5. Collaborating with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to ensure the proper design and execution of reinsurance structures from accounting and financial reporting perspectives.
6. Partner with the Principal Officer and other members of the Management team on all operational and strategic issues as they arise and provide strategic
recommendations based on financial analysis and projections;
7. Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register;
8. Provide to Management key insights into the condition of business, cash flow positions and investment portfolios;
9. Manage costs within approved budget;
10. Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Principal Officer and the rest of the Management team;
11. Co-ordinate and lead the annual audit process: liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure timely execution and delivery;
12. Perform people management functions;
13. Ensure compliance to policies, legislation and regulations; and,
14. Perform any other related official duties as may be assigned by the Principal Officer.
Person Specifications:
• University degree in Finance and /or Accounting. Minimum 5 years senior management financial experience.
• Professional Accounting qualification prerequisite (Full CPA and / or ACCA)
• MBA in Finance and /or accounting is an added advantage.
• Demonstrate experience in financial governance
• Sound understanding of the Insurance environment within and outside Uganda
• Applicants should be in the range of 29-45 years of age.
Duration of appointment:
A 3 year renewable Contract subject to a probationary period.
Contact/How to apply:
Candidates interested in the above positions and meet the above requirements should submit
applications to the company by attaching a detailed CV with personal details of e-mail, telephone, current remuneration and three referees by Friday 17th May 2013 to;
The Chairman Board of Directors,
Uganda Reinsurance Company Ltd,
P.O. Box 8912
Plot 24A, Acacia Avenue, Kololo
Kampala
• Originals of certificates and transcripts should be produced during the interview.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED