Careers at Thoughtworks - Financial Analyst

Job Title:   Financial Analyst

Employer: Thoughtworks

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage profitability and commercial awareness of client engagements.
• Manage finance/commercial needs of office locations.
• Serve as the finance liaison with Market Leadership teams.
• Work in liaison with the Pan Africa Finance Manager to identify/fill gaps in PA operations.
• Collaborate with Global Finance team to develop best practices and processes.
• Support in tax preparation of PA business.
• Render ad-hoc support to the PA Leadership Team, PA Operation Leads and Global Controller.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or a fully qualified member of any one of the Accounting bodies such as CPA, ACCA.
• At least five years’ experience in financial management.
• Computer literacy i.e. Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word)
• Past experience in the use of Finance management systems and tools
• Possess the ability to utilize technology to create focused management information
• A positive, can-do attitude and the proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to an ever changing business environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and writing.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to drive and deliver set results.
• Ability to lead, work with and through teams.
• Ability to pursue high standards of excellence in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and appreciate the values, concerns and feelings of others.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize.
• Ability to change plans in light of new information or the demands of changing circumstances.
• Added Advantage
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft financial management software.
• Past experience working with a multinational company or international NGO.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications by click  Apply Now.
Please upload the following in your application; an updated CV / resume should include your contact information and three work related references and a one page statement describing your suitability for the role should be included.