Finance Controller job at Masaka Farms

Job Purpose:

To oversee the entire accounting function of Masaka Farms, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, managing cash flow, and implementing robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of financial accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and monitor cash flow management strategies.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage the external audit process and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance (VAT, Corporate Tax, etc.).
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. An MBA is an added advantage.
• Fully qualified professional accountant (CPA-K, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and local tax legislation.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

• Manage all aspects of financial accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and monitor cash flow management strategies.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage the external audit process and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance (VAT, Corporate Tax, etc.).
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to senior management.

• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and local tax legislation

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• MBA (added advantage)
• Fully qualified professional accountant (CPA-K, ACCA, or equivalent)