Finance Business Partner
Kampala , Uganda * Full-time
ABSA Bank Uganda
Category: Banking
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 7 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Business Partnering
• Collect and analyse ERP, macroeconomic, industry, and market data to generate actionable insights for strategic, tactical, and operational decisions.
• Lead analytical support for Revised Annual Forecast, Short Term Plan and Medium-Term Plan processes by providing historical performance data and analytical support for objective goal setting.
• Deliver monthly analysis of actual results versus Revised Annual Forecast, Short Term Plan targets at individual and segment levels.
• Prepare and distribute segmental reports (e.g., Trade, Cash Management, Custody, SME, Premier) and provide inputs for Assets and Liabilities Committee, Board, Management Business Review, and Country Management Committee
• Conduct monthly reviews to prevent income leakage, including covenant tracking and ensuring data integrity across reporting systems.
• Provide daily performance insights from balance sheet movements and transaction data to enable timely decision-making.
• Utilize tools like TM1 and Power BI to deliver interactive dashboards that support data-driven and intuitive decision-making.
• Evaluate and challenge capital investment projects for alignment with business and bank strategy; and monitor post-implementation benefits.
• Stakeholder Management
• Actively engage with business stakeholders through meetings and discussions to facilitate understanding of financial performance and insights.
• Manage and respond to queries from external stakeholders relating to business performance, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues across the department, bank, group, and external auditors to ensure smooth collaboration and communication.
• Risk Management control and Compliance
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and risk events (incidents) in alignment with the Group Risk and Control Framework.
• Conduct proactive independent oversight of risk performance, including monitoring the effectiveness of controls and principal risk management.
• Maintain procedures to monitor ongoing compliance with policies and controls, ensuring accountability and transparency in all processes.
• Communicate required practices and controls to relevant colleagues to ensure consistent application.
• Team Leadership & Contribution
• Proactively engage with the bank’s senior leadership team to drive success and provide support for colleagues.
• Pursue personal development opportunities to enhance job effectiveness and contribute to team and business performance
• Share knowledge, experience, and best practices with team members and other Finance colleagues to build collective capability.
• Provide honest, direct, and constructive feedback to team members to support their development and performance.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field from an accredited University
• Full Professional qualification in accounting such as ACCA or CPA.
• Preferred Experience
• 3 years working experience in a similar role preferably in a financial institution.
• Knowledge
• In depth understanding of short-, medium- and long-term strategies, goals and objectives
• Detailed knowledge of Management Accounting
• Detailed understanding of Managing for Value reporting
• Financial Management Control and Analysis
• Comprehensive understanding of product set and services of Corporate, Retail, Business Banking, Markets, and Treasury portfolios
• An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.
• Up to date knowledge of all applicable tax laws and some considerable understanding of accounting technical issues (International Accounting Standards/IFRS, etc)
• Skills
• Excellent comprehension skills to understand and interpret financial data and economic trends.
• Highly numeric/strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Computer skills and other Analytical tools – Excel, TM1, SAP
• Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent planning & organization skills
• Strong ability to view issues from a risk & control perspective
• Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
• Education
• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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