Head of Finance & Business Control

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The Head of Finance & Business Control is responsible for financial discipline, cost control, governance integrity, and institutional sustainability. The role includes financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, tax compliance, governance, HR oversight, and ICT systems control. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.

• Full-time position in Kampala, Uganda
• Salary range: USh 3,000,000 - 5,000,000
• Mid-level role with 5 years experience required
• Bachelor's degree required; English language
• Oversees finance, governance, HR, and ICT systems

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Find a Job + + + + Search Head of Finance & Business Control Beyond Logistics Ltd Accounting, Auditing & Finance Today Easy apply New Kampala Full Time Shipping & Logistics USh 3,000,000 - 5,000,000 Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary The Head of Finance & Business Control is responsible for ensuring financial discipline, cost control, governance integrity, and institutional sustainability across BLL. Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Uganda Job descriptions & requirements Department: Finance & Business Control Reports To: Managing Director Direct Reports: Accountant, Accounts Assistant Functional Oversight: Governance/Admin/HR/Compliance, ICT Systems, Contracts/Legal 1. ROLE MANDATE (WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS) The Head of Finance & Business Control is responsible for ensuring financial discipline, cost control, governance integrity, and institutional sustainability across BLL. The role is a key driver of the Single Big Objective (SBO): “ Use our resources better every day to improve reliability, cut unit cost per CBM, and grow margin-positive revenue.” The role ensures that: All growth is profitable and controlled Costs are visible, managed, and reduced The organisation operates within strong governance and compliance frameworks Financial, legal, HR, and systems foundations support sustainable growth 2. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES (WHAT THIS ROLE OWNS) Financial Control & Cost Discipline Own full financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management Develop and maintain cost per CBM model and ensure regular tracking Drive cost discipline across all departments Ensure accurate and timely billing, revenue recognition, and reconciliation Monitor and improve working capital (receivables, payables, cash cycles) Margin Protection & Commercial Support Validate pricing for all major deals to ensure margin integrity Provide client-level profitability analysis Support Head of Commercial in: Pricing decisions Cost-to-serve modelling & Contract financial evaluation Ensure no loss-making contracts are entered without clear approval Tax Planning & Compliance Lead tax planning strategy to optimise BLL’s tax position Ensure full compliance with all statutory obligations (VAT, PAYE, WHT, NSSF, etc.) Manage tax audits and regulatory interactions Work with external advisors where required Governance, Legal & Contract Control Oversee management of: Contracts and legal documents Land titles, leases, and key corporate records Ensure all documents are up to date, version-controlled, and reflect the latest BOD/management decisions Maintain oversight of legal risks and coordinate with external lawyers Ensure BOD and strategic governance documentation is properly maintained HR, People Systems & Confidential Administration Oversee HR coordination and PeopleHum system management. Ensure: o Staff records accuracy o Payroll integrity and confidentiality o Performance management system alignment Support recruitment processes (in coordination with Heads) Maintain confidentiality across all HR and payroll processes ICT & Systems Control Own oversight of ERP system (Dynamics 365 Business Central), PeopleHum HR system and Other ICT infrastructure Act as contract/SLA manager for system providers Ensure: System reliability, User issue resolution & Data integrity Procurement Control (Financial Governance) Ensure all procurement follows: Budget approval Financial control processes Oversee Purchase Order (PO) creation and control through ERP Ensure spending discipline across departments Reporting, Audit & Compliance Prepare monthly management accounts and reports Support quarterly and annual audits Ensure full audit readiness and zero major audit issues Provide financial insights to MD and BOD for decision-making 3. ROLE BOUNDARIES The Head of Finance & Business Control: DOES: Control, validate, and report Challenge cost and margin assumptions Enforce financial discipline DOES NOT: Own revenue generation (Commercial) Run operations (Operations) Override strategic decisions (MD/BOD) Must have skills Strong financial and analytical capability, Ability to challenge constructively, strong integrity and confidentiality, high attention to detail and discipline, Systems and process orientation Good to have skills Thinks in unit economics (cost per CBM). Balances control with practicality. Enables growth while protecting margins Qualifications Minimum Education • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), or a relevant field. • Professional qualification, CPA/ACCA. Experience: Finance leadership role (5+ years preferred) Experience in logistics, 3PL, or asset-heavy environments (advantage) Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 or similar) How to Apply: Tap on the link: https://a.peoplehum.com/1mv7o Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the BrighterMonday Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job Log in to apply now Continue with Google Continue with Linkedin Or continue with Forgot Password? Keep me logged in Log in Don't have an account? Sign Up to Apply Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Activate Notifications Stay productive - get the latest updates on Jobs & News Activate Deactivate Notifications Stop receiving the latest updates on Jobs & News Deactivate This action will pause all job alerts. Are you sure? 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