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Job Description

Human Capital Business Solutions (HCBS) Ltd is a human capital and business advisory firm specialising in people and organisation advisory, talent acquisition and development, risk and compliance advisory and business process outsourcing with our Head Office in Uganda and a country office in Tanzania.

On behalf of our client in the manufacturing sector, we are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Manager – Management Accounting.

An opportunity has arisen for a Manager – Management Accounting at Human Capital Business Solution (HCBS).

Working within a supportive team, the post-holder will be expected to plan and prioritise their own workload, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and maintain high standards in every task. Previous experience in a comparable position is highly desirable.

Applications are welcome from candidates who can demonstrate the skills and experience outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or related field.
Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Minimum 15 years' finance experience, with at least 5 years in a management accounting role within manufacturing.
Strong understanding of costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is essential.

Skills

ACCA CPA CIMA Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Costing SAP ERP Leadership Communication Excel Financial Modelling Business Partnering

Quick answers about this job

What is the Manager – Management Accounting job at Human Capital Business Solution (HCBS)?

Human Capital Business Solution (HCBS) is hiring a Manager – Management Accounting in Kampala. It is a full-time position in the Accounting & Auditing jobs in Uganda field within the General Manufacturing sector.

Where is this Manager – Management Accounting job based?

The job is based in Kampala (Uganda).

Who can apply for this Manager – Management Accounting job?

The advert points to 15+ Years Experience level experience and education at Bachelor's Degree level. The Qualifications and Responsibilities sections above give the full requirements.

What is the salary for this job?

The employer has not stated a salary in the advert, so pay is to be discussed.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline was 30 Oct 2026, so applications may already be closed.

How do I apply for this job?

You can apply by email. The full instructions are in the How to Apply section of this page.

Do I have to pay to apply for this job?

No. Do not pay money for this job advert or for any part of the recruitment process. Anyone who asks you to pay is not to be trusted.

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How to Apply

Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-MGR- MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Note:

The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Friday 30th October 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Resume / CV required Academic documents required

Manager – Management Accounting