Head of Finance
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
CIC Insurance Uganda
Category: Finance
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• IFRS 17 Compliance & Financial Reporting:
• Lead the preparation of monthly IFRS 17 finance data and coordinate with the actuarial team to validate accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee the preparation of IFRS 17-compliant management and statutory financial reports, ensuring alignment with applicable standards.
• Review and approve IFRS 17-compliant Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) returns to the regulator.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory and regulatory returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Financial Controls & Compliance:
• Evaluate the adequacy of operational and financial controls across systems, processes, and teams, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor adherence to the company’s investment policy in compliance with the Insurance Act, and guide fund management accordingly.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the asset register and its alignment with the company’s accounts.
• Take leadership in the coordination of internal and external audits and ensure the timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Strategic Financial Management:
• Review and approve management and financial reports, and ensure the preparation of board papers on a monthly and quarterly basis, respectively.
• Lead the preparation of the company’s annual budget and perform monthly variance analysis against budget targets.
• Drive expense management and austerity measures to achieve cost savings of at least 10% and maintain an overall expense ratio below 40%.
• Approve payments and ensure all accounting entries are posted accurately to the appropriate cost centers.
• Credit Control & Receivables Management:
• Develop and oversee the implementation of credit management strategies and policies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Convene and provide leadership to the credit control committee, ensuring execution of its resolutions.
• Set cash collection targets and ensure the timely collection of outstanding premiums in line with policy terms.
• Present debtor ageing and bad debt provision reports to senior management and recommend necessary actions.
• Cash Flow & Stakeholder Management:
• Manage the company’s cash flows, ensure liquidity, and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as banks, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), and the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) to support and enhance company operations.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Carry out any other tasks or responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by executive management or the board.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a bias in accounting
• A master’s degree is a must
• Professional Qualifications
• Professional Qualification, such as; ACCA or CPA a must
• Experience
• Minimum of Seven (7) years relevant experience, Four (4) must have been at a supervisory level.
• Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:
• Strategic thinker
• Distinctive analytical skills
• Superior negotiating skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Relationship management
• Excellent customer care
• Essential Behavioral Competencies:
• People management
• Good coaching skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong leadership skills
• Outstanding cross-functional coordination ability
• Ability to “constructively dissent”
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application, CV, and copies of your professional and academic certificates as a single document to careers@ug.cicinsurancegroup.com no later than 28th July 2025.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Expired
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