Cerba Lancet Uganda Limited is hiring a Finance Manager responsible for delivering a complete set of financials that accurately reflect the financial status of the company, implementing departmental policies and strategies in line with organizational guidelines.

Location: Bweyogerere – Kampala Head Office (opposite UNBS Headquarters)
Direct Report: Country General Manager

Key Responsibilities

Finance Duties

  • Accountable for delivering a complete set of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flow, and Statement of Changes in Equity) that reflect the organization’s financial status.

  • Achieve financial results according to budget (profit & loss).

  • Check and authorize all payments processed through the system, ensuring system and process integrity.

  • Ensure and verify that control accounts are balanced.

  • Responsible for the upkeep of the fixed asset register to ensure proper capturing and records.

  • Build a GL reconciliation file, check all reconciliations, and sign off to ensure financial integrity.

  • Prepare monthly financial reports to monitor performance, track expenditure trends, and contribute to strategic organizational planning.

  • Implement credit control policy and coordinate debt collection.

  • Assist the Chief Finance Officer in annual planning processes for budgets, staffing, and operational matters.

  • Coordinate financial policy, monitor monthly reports, and ensure adherence to financial rules within the Group.

  • Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping systems for financial statements and company documents.

  • Prepare and monitor financial forecasts.

  • Monitor financial details to ensure legal compliance.

  • Analyse revenue, expenses, cash flows, and balance sheets.

  • Ensure billing is done on time and participate in recovery of difficult clients.

  • Responsible for all tax compliance.

  • Facilitate internal, external, and statutory audits.

  • Ensure the company’s debtors book is fully reconciled with clients’ records.

  • Ensure the company’s creditors book is fully reconciled with suppliers’ records.

  • Provide advice to the company on investment decisions.

Managerial Duties

  • Contribute as part of the senior management team to annual planning processes for budgets, marketing, staffing, and operations.

  • Participate in implementation of changes to procedures, policies, and systems to support business expansion and compliance.

  • Adhere to professional conduct requirements and ensure compliance within the team.

  • Attend in-service training, seminars, and CPD activities to update knowledge and skills.

  • Perform supervisory responsibilities including conflict resolution, team development, motivation, disciplinary processes, time and attendance monitoring, and employee performance evaluation.

  • Investigate and resolve customer complaints to maintain a positive organizational image.

  • Attend and report on departmental matters in management meetings.

  • Manage ISO processes for the finance department and administrative duties for staff.

  • Manage staff resources to ensure productivity and efficiency.

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the finance and accounts department.

Administrative Duties

  • Oversee the administrative function of the company.

  • Conduct teaching, coaching, mentoring, training, and motivation of administrative personnel, interns, and students where applicable.

  • Perform any other duty assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree in Business Administration (Finance or related field).

  • Mandatory certification: ACCA / CIMA / CPA.

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant working experience in a similar role.

  • Additional management studies are an added advantage.

Application Details

Interested candidates should submit their applications to: hr@lancet.co.ug


Deadline: 17th December 2025
(Only online applications shall be processed.)

Applications must include:

  • Copy of CV and academic qualifications

  • Contact details

  • References

  • Biodata

  • Expected salary package

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Background Assessment Test.

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