Financial Controller - 1 Position

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role holder will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of efficient and effective financial controls and performance frameworks to ensure that both internal and external governance rules and requirements are complied with.

The role is also responsible for the Bank’s management and financial reporting to all stakeholders in line with the Bank’s business plans and the relevant regulatory framework.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to regularly conduct assurance activities on the bank’s value streams to foster continuous improvement in revenue recognition.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies for enhancing cost-effectiveness and ensure that costs are monitored and optimized.
• Contribute to the budgeting & forecasting process and ensure alignment.
• Monitor the bank’s progress towards achievement of annual budget showing trends, and opportunities to maximize income, reduce cost and minimize risk.
• Monitor the updates on regulations, industry trends, and best practice in Financial Management; to support the development and improvement of the Bank’s financial systems.
• Put in place strategies to appropriately track, maintain & monitor the bank’s fixed assets.
• Enforce Financial discipline across the Bank and ensure that all departments operate within the laid down policy framework.
• Take the lead in coordinating the annual external audit to ensure efficient delivery and proactively drive timely resolution of issues raised during the audit.
• Monitor the GFM trading activities to ensure they are conducted in compliance with regulations governing transactions in the financial markets through the setting up of internal controls and checking of adherence to internal policies, procedures, dealing mandates and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews financial records, statements and returns to ensure they are prepared in accordance with statutory, regulatory and IFRS requirements, and in accordance with dfcu standards, procedures and timetables.
• Monitor the Bank’s Capital expenditure and projects program in line with Business Plan / budgets and in accordance with Financial guidelines.
• Support the development & delivery of training content for Board, Senior Management & teams across the bank.
• Plan and manage tax affairs of the Bank so as to optimize the Bank’s position (PAYE, VAT, Corporation tax, WHT, excise tax) and ensure all tax returns are remitted within the required time and are accurate.
• Provide financial expertise, advice, and independent challenge to Business Heads and other Senior Managers within the bank on investment decisions, controls effectiveness, tax matters and cost saving initiatives.
• Risk management through closely monitoring the balance sheet to ensure all accounts are fully reconciled and substantiated.
• To manage the financial control unit on a day to day basis, planning and assigning tasks, supervising, mentoring and coaching staff to maintain a highly motivated performing team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• University Graduate in Accounting or Finance and fully qualified in an Accounting profession with a recognized institute (ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• Master’s Degree in Finance / MBA is an added advantage.
• ACI dealing/ Operations certificate will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in finance with 5 years’ experience at Senior Management level experience required for effective performance.
• Industry knowledge of the banking sector, knowledge of IFRS and Ugandan tax legislation, and Financial Institutions Act (FIA) 2004 and Amendments.
• In depth knowledge of treasury products and their life cycles.
• Sound knowledge of Finance Management and Controls.
• Team management and development skills.
• Ability to work through others even when they do not report to you.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below:

Deadline:

Monday 18th May 2026

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that all recruitment terms and conditions as stated in the HR Policies and Procedures Manual shall apply.