Finance Manager

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DASH Group Holdings Ltd is hiring a

dynamic and strategic Finance Manager

to lead our finance function, strengthen internal controls, and establish robust cost-center based reporting systems. The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in aligning financial management with project execution, supplier management, and growth objectives.

Industry:

Construction & Interior Design Fit-Out

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

Develop and monitor budgets across cost centers (construction sites, fit-out projects, corporate overheads).

Implement project-based accounting to track profitability, expenses, and revenue recognition.

Preparation of financials and systems for external audit

Ensure periodical reconciliations.

Systems & Controls

Establish and maintain accounting systems that meet URA/IFRS compliance, including EFRIS integration.

Ensure cost allocations between projects, overhead, and shared resources are accurate.

Strengthen controls for cash flow, project advances, retention, and supplier payments.

Work with external auditors (RKA) to implement recommendations, streamline reconciliations, and close compliance gaps.

Tax & Compliance

Manage all tax obligations including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and Construction-specific URA rules.

Coordinate filing of returns and ensure timely tax payments.

Liaise with RKA consultants, URA, and regulators to maintain compliance.

Cash Flow & Treasury

Monitor daily cash flow and prepare rolling forecasts.

Manage project advances, supplier invoices, and subcontractor claims.

Evaluate financing needs and support management in negotiations with banks and partners.

Review, verify all approved payment vouchers in the accounting system.

Final reconciliation and verification of customer, vendor and bank account balances.

Strategic Support

Provide financial insights to guide project bidding, contract negotiations, and cost optimization.

Develop dashboards and KPIs for management decision-making.

Drive value-engineering initiatives to improve project margins.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACCA is a strong advantage.

Minimum 6–8 years of experience in finance roles, at least 3 years in construction, engineering, or related sectors.

Proven experience in project accounting, cost center management, and contract compliance.

Strong knowledge of URA taxation, EFRIS, IFRS, and Ugandan construction sector regulations.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-implementation abilities.

Core Competencies

Financial systems design & implementation.

Cost control and project-based reporting.

Risk management and compliance.

Strategic financial planning.

Leadership and team management.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to:

info@dashgroupug.com

by 3rd Oct 2025