Manager Tax Accounts Payable Manager

The role is charged with leading and overseeing the Bank’s Accounts Payable and Tax functions by ensuring efficient payment processing, statutory and tax compliance, and effective implementation of tax obligations in line with the laws of Uganda and applicable international tax conventions, while safeguarding financial integrity and operational effectiveness. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /KEY DELIVERABLES Accounts payable ▪ Manage the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely, accurate, and properly authorized processing of payments, staff claims, cash advances, journals, accruals, and prepayments in line with Bank policies and procedures.

▪ Maintain strong financial controls and compliance by ensuring proper documentation, vendor reconciliations, audit trail reviews, prevention and recovery of duplicate payments, and adherence to applicable Ugandan tax laws and Double Taxation Agreements.

▪ Support financial reporting and cost management through monitoring expenditure against approved budgets and preparing timely, accurate cost center and business process reports for Management.

▪ Design standard optimal accounts payable processes across the Pearl Bank Uganda (PBU) network. Cost Analysis & Cost Control.

▪ Lead cost analysis and monitoring by assessing departmental and operational costs, tracking actual expenditure against budgets, and investigating variances to enhance financial performance.

▪ Drive cost optimization initiatives through identification of cost drivers, evaluation of supplier pricing and procurement efficiencies, and recommending strategies for cost reduction and operational effectiveness.

▪ Support strategic financial planning and decision-making by developing cost models for budgeting and forecasting, preparing actionable cost reports and dashboards, and collaborating with stakeholders to align cost management strategies. Tax management & service

▪ Oversee end-to-end tax compliance and reporting by preparing accurate monthly tax computations (including income tax, deferred tax, and withholding tax), ensuring timely posting, reconciliation, and submission of all statutory obligations in line with Ugandan tax laws.

▪ Ensure timely and accurate settlement of all tax obligations including PAYE, VAT, Excise Duty, Local Service Tax, NSSF, and taxes on services, payroll deductions, and garnishee orders, while ensuring correct taxation of employee benefits and payroll processes.

▪ Strengthen tax governance and stakeholder management through maintenance of robust tax records and dashboards, reconciliation of URA tax ledgers, collaboration with external tax advisors, and ensuring full compliance across all products and processes. People & knowledge transfer

▪ Provide strong leadership by coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to enhance performance and build technical capability.

▪ Deliver expert technical advice and tax support to various functional units across the organization.

▪ Drive internal tax awareness by providing training and education to finance team members and the wider Bank. BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS

▪ Passion: Committed to excellence, delivering outstanding results and making a positive impact on our customers and stakeholders.

▪ Teamwork: Collaborates, mutual respect, and diverse perspectives, to achieve shared success and deliver greater value to the Bank.

▪ Integrity: Uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring ethical practices in every action.

▪ Innovation: Embrace creativity and forward-thinking, continually seek new solutions to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.