Head Finance Job Placement – Insurance Institute of Uganda (IIU)
Organisation: Insurance Institute of Uganda (IIU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About US:
The Insurance Institute of Uganda (IIU) was established in 1964 as a training arm of the Uganda’s Insurance sector with a mandate to carry out education, training and Professional development in the sector. It is also the representative of the professional body under the law.
Job Summary: The Head Finance will contribute to the attainment of the Institute’s business objectives by:
- Providing strategic direction in the areas of financial management
- Oversee the development of all necessary policies and procedures to ensure standardization in those areas.
- Ensuring all the financial resources and Financial Record of the institute are management efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Insurance Institute of Uganda (IIU) Head Finance should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, management, Finance or related field.
- A Master degree in Accounting, Business Administration, management or related field is required.
- Full ACCA /GPA is a must.
- At least eight years of relevant experience 4 of which should be at senior management level and 2 years of interaction with the Board.
- Exposed to performance management and business planning.
- Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Knowledge of Accounting Policies and Procedures
- in depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Strategic thinking skills
- Good managerial supervisory skills.
- Analytical mind with strong orientation to financial analysis.
- Ability and experience in communicating with all levels of management regarding management information needs.
- Good planning and organization skills.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- A person with high integrity.
- Computer literacy and knowledge of personal computers and software packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Quickbooks. Working knowledge of financial modeling.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications addressed and delivered to:
The Head of HR & Administration
The Insurance Institute Of Uganda,
P.O. Box 4184, Block A Victoria Park, Okot Close
Bukoto Kampala
Deadline: 25th January 2019 by 5:00 PM
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