Commercial Finance Manager

Job Title: Commercial Finance Manager, Uganda Ref: TL 024 Location: Kampala, with travel to other districts in Uganda Reports To: Enterprise Development Director, Uganda Traidlinks mission is to increase economic development in Africa, by supporting and developing small and medium sized enterprises in partnership with governments and the private sector. Key Objectives: The role requires a strong leader with finance expertise. The successful candidate should have strong private sector experience and ideally experience of training and working with SMEs in developing countries. Traidlinks mission is to increase economic development in Africa, by supporting and developing small and medium sized enterprises in partnership with governments and the private sector. Key responsibilities: Kampala: Business Support Services Support the Enterprise Development Director (EDD) and the Traidlinks Export Development Manager design, develop and deliver appropriate business support programmes (mentoring support) that will improve SMEs performance and competitiveness. Be responsible for leading on the financial elements of these programmes. Work with the EDD and wider Traidlinks team to identify clients requiring Traidlinks business support services. Monitor and evaluate performance of clients, producing monthly progress reports for the EDD and contribute to wider Traidlinks planning and reporting as required. Continually strive to improve delivery mechanisms, reporting and planning. Support the development of business linkages with Irish/ European companies that will provide ongoing support for Traidlinks SME clients. Joint responsibility with the Enterprise Centre Manager for developing the client base for business support services (mentoring), monitoring and reporting progress to the EDD, senior management and funding agencies. Startup businesses: Participate in design, development and delivery of training programmes that will help clients develop and enhance their business plans.  Established clients: Provide support as indicated above for Kampala. Internal Traidlinks systems Be responsible for the internal audit function in Uganda. Contribute to strategic thinking on how to improve and streamline finance systems to enhance financial accountability and value for money. Support as required on evaluation of tenders and procurement. Financial Responsibility: Assist the EDD with sourcing financial support for the Enterprise Development Programme. Support cost recovery from clients as necessary. Interacts With: Traidlinks Management Team, Financial consultants, Auditors, Client Companies, Traidlinks partner organisations, Donors and Supporters.

Requirement: A minimum of 10 years' financial management experience in the private sector. Significant experience working in a developing country or in an emerging economy context. Qualified ACCA, CPA or CIMA. Ability to train clients' staff with varying competency levels. Experience working with SMEs. Desirable: External facing business development experience, training and mentoring. Skills: Self-starter and innovative. Strong project management skills. Excellent communication skills. Proven track record in leadership and people management. Ability to influence at all levels Ability to implement evidence based learning. Ability to adapt to changing contexts.

Experience: 10

How to apply: Please send your CV with a cover letter indicating the position you have applied for to:cfmtraidlinksjobs@nftconsult.com Clearly state the Job Reference in the subject line and DO NOT attach any other documents. The cover letter and CV should be merged into word or pdf format. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO FOLLOW THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Deadline for applications is Monday 8th October 2012. Short listing begins immediately. Please visit www.traidlinks.ie/careers for a detailed job description