Role overview
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JOB PURPOSE
To ensure clear credible disclosures under the following reporting frameworks; • IFRS (including IFRS S1&S2) • Regulatory reports under the Financial Institutions Act • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) • Integrated Reporting framework To build and improve on reporting process together with internal and external stakeholders to achieve quality and timely disclosures for the following frameworks; • IFRS (including IFRS S1&S2) • Regulatory reports under the Financial Institutions Act • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) • Integrated Reporting framework KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /KEY DELIVERABLES § Ensure compliance with international financial reporting accounting standards, regulatory requirements and the Bank’s policies. § Preparation of a complete set of Pearl Bank financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). § Manage the preparation and quality control of regulatory returns under the Financial Institutions Act and Basel II guidelines from Bank of Uganda. § Prepare the Bank’s Annual Integrated Report using the integrated reporting framework. § Lead and oversee Pearl Bank’s external audit process from start to finish, ensuring timely completion.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
§ A first Degree is required. § Professional accounting qualification ACCA/CPA. § At least four (4) years of experience leading a team to deliver high quality reports within the reporting timelines. § Experience in preparing a complete set of the Bank’s financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is required, with preference given to candidates who have prepared or audited financial statements for a bank. § In-depth understanding of integrated reporting conceptual frameworks -ISSB and GRI. § In-depth understanding of sustainability conceptual and reporting frameworks -ISSB and SSB. § Ability to analyse and evaluate data for acceptability and correctness. § Excellent communication and presentation skills at a senior level. § Must be a person of impeccable integrity
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