Manager Treasury job at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Job Purpose

To manage UEDCL’s treasury function including revenue collection, payments processing, cash flow management and liquidity planning. The role ensures optimal utilization of financial resources, adherence to financial controls and compliance with regulatory requirements

Impact

This position is critical to maintaining UEDCL’s financial health by ensuring efficient cash flow, timely revenue collection and payment processing. It directly supports operational sustainability, financial planning, and compliance with fiscal policies and regulations.

Key Result Areas

• Prepare and present periodic treasury reports to the Chief Finance Officer, including cash flow summaries, revenue trends, and payment performance to support decision-making.
• Monitor and manage daily cash flows to support the Chief Finance Officer in ensuring that the organization meets its operational and financial obligations while optimizing liquidity.
• Continuously evaluate and improve treasury processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support organizational goals.
• Oversee an efficient reporting and assurance process for the all the company’s revenue collections and receivables.
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of payments, including creditor invoices, payroll and statutory remittances, in compliance with company policies.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial resources and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to cash management, investments, and treasury operations.
• Supervise and mentor the Senior Accountants, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and fostering professional growth.

Expected Output

• Accurate cash flow forecasts, optimal liquidity levels, and minimized financing costs
• Timely and accurate reporting of revenue and receivables
• Prompt and accurate processing of payments
• Effective internal controls and compliance with all financial and statutory regulations
• Reduced financial risks
• Accurate, insightful and timely treasury reports to management
• Streamlined treasury operations with measurable efficiency gains.
• High-performing treasury team

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years work experience in treasury management, financial operations or related roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in the energy or utility sector is an advantage.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, ERP software, and advanced Excel skills.

Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of treasury management and financial controls.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proactive approach to resolving treasury-related issues.
• Understanding of all local relevant statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong team management and mentorship abilities.
• Clear and concise communication capability.

Working Environment

This position may require occasional field visits for planning, and other operational activities. The job may also involve working for extended hours during peak periods

• Prepare and present periodic treasury reports to the Chief Finance Officer, including cash flow summaries, revenue trends, and payment performance to support decision-making.
• Monitor and manage daily cash flows to support the Chief Finance Officer in ensuring that the organization meets its operational and financial obligations while optimizing liquidity.
• Continuously evaluate and improve treasury processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support organizational goals.
• Oversee an efficient reporting and assurance process for the all the company’s revenue collections and receivables.
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of payments, including creditor invoices, payroll and statutory remittances, in compliance with company policies.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial resources and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to cash management, investments, and treasury operations.
• Supervise and mentor the Senior Accountants, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and fostering professional growth.

• Comprehensive knowledge of treasury management and financial controls.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proactive approach to resolving treasury-related issues.
• Understanding of all local relevant statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong team management and mentorship abilities.
• Clear and concise communication capability.

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in treasury management, financial operations or related roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in the energy or utility sector is an advantage.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, ERP software, and advanced Excel skills.