MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS MANAGER

To lead the Management Accounting function by providing timely and insightful financial analysis, business performance reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and decision-support information to management. The role drives financial performance, profitability improvement, cost optimization, and robust management reporting across Uganda Baati Limited. Key Responsibilities 1. Management Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts and performance reports. Analyse variances against budget, forecast, prior year, and operational targets. Develop dashboards and KPIs for senior management. Present financial and operational performance insights to the CFO and Executive Team. 2. Budgeting & Forecasting Coordinate annual budgeting and strategic planning processes. Prepare rolling forecasts and monitor performance against approved plans. Challenge assumptions and ensure financial realism within budgets. Support departmental heads in preparing and managing their budgets. 3. Business Performance Analysis Conduct profitability analysis by product, customer, channel, and business segment. Evaluate margins and identify opportunities for improvement. Support management decision-making through financial modelling and scenario analysis. Provide recommendations to improve business performance. 4. Costing & Manufacturing Finance Oversee product costing methodologies and cost allocations. Review material, labour, conversion, and overhead costs. Analyse manufacturing efficiencies, wastages, and yield losses. Work closely with Production, Supply Chain and Operations teams to improve cost performance. 5. Strategic Projects & Capital Investments Provide financial evaluation for capital expenditure projects. Support business case preparation for strategic initiatives. Participate in feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and post-investment reviews. Provide finance support for major projects including the MCL Project. 6. SAP & Financial Systems Drive effective utilization of SAP Management Accounting modules. Strengthen reporting automation and digitalization initiatives. Ensure integrity of management accounting data and reporting structures. Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls. 7. Internal Controls & Governance Ensure compliance with Group policies and financial controls. Support internal and external audits. Strengthen controls around costing, budgeting, and financial reporting. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of management information. 8. Business Partnering Partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Technical teams. Provide financial support for commercial and operational decisions. Facilitate a performance-focused culture across the organisation. Translate financial data into actionable business insights.