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Finance Business Partner

Kampala , Uganda * Full-time
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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)
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