Head of Finance
Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
Ezee Money
Category: Accounting and Finance
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala,Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 7 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strategic leadership:
• Financial strategy and roadmap ownership (shared with CEO) and financial regulatory liaison
• Support cross-departmental business strategy and decision-making through financial insights, analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Provide financial forecasts, business modeling, and strategic cost analyses.
• Support commercial, legal, and operations teams with finance input.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and budgeting cycles.
• Contribute to board-level presentations.
• Ongoing decision-making as part of senior management team Financial Oversight & Reporting: Ensure timely, accurate, and regulatory-compliant financial reports that provide a clear picture of the company’s financial health.
• Review and revamp internal controls for financial reporting and management
• Supervise day-to-day financial postings and entries into QuickBooks.
• Oversee daily cashflow position and financial commitments.
• Review and approve financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Monitor budget performance against spend
• Monthly/Quarterly responsibilities
• Prepare and submit monthly management accounts and performance reports.
• Prepare quarterly Bank of Uganda (BOU) returns.
• Lead the preparation of quarterly board finance packs.
• Support external audits and ensure readiness of financial statements.
• Payroll Management & Tax Compliance
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll execution and full compliance with statutory tax obligations
• Co-ordinate corrective tax filings and audits as well as with external auditors and regulatory authorities like URA
• Review and authorize payroll computations and statutory deductions.
• File PAYE, NSSF, WHT, and other applicable returns.
• Prepare monthly tax payment schedules and ensure remittance.
• Ensure timely submission of quarterly and annual tax returns.
• Liaise with tax authorities to resolve queries and lead compliance audits.
• Revenue & Bank Reconciliation
• Ensure accurate revenue tracking, completeness of income data, and reconciliation of all financial transactions across bank and revenue records
• Oversee reconciliation of customer transactions and deposits
• Conduct and review full bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Lead comprehensive revenue reconciliation between operational data and finance systems (working alongside data team) Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Ensure prompt and accurate payment to suppliers and efficient invoicing and collection processes for customers
• Daily/Weekly responsibilities
• Review and authorize supplier payment requests.
• Supervise invoice generation through QuickBooks and EFRIS
• Track payment cycles, outstanding supplier dues, and receivables.
• Provide forecasts for cash outflows and inflows
• Report on aged payables and receivables
• Team Management & Capacity Building
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team through continuous development, structured roles, and adherence to financial best practices
• Conduct check-ins with team members and assign responsibilities.
• Provide coaching and real-time feedback on tasks.
• Identify training needs and coordinate internal or external training sessions
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another similar field
• Professional accounting qualification — e.g. ACCA, CPA, CA, or CIMA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in financial strategy, planning, and analysis (FP&A).
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local tax regulations.
• Experience working with auditors, investors, and regulators.
• Prior experience in technology, financial services, or a high-growth startup.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Odoo) and financial reporting tools.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your updated resume, outlining your relevant experience and accomplishments on email fkasenge@ezeemoney.co.ug
Deadline: 14th November 2025
Deadline: Expired
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