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

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