GS Group is one of the leading Construction and Engineering companies in East Africa, delivering high-quality services in the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and water infrastructure. Since 2014, GS Group has also been providing design and construction services across various infrastructure projects in South Sudan.

As part of our regional growth strategy, GS Group is expanding its presence with new branch offices in Ethiopia and Uganda, reinforcing our vision of delivering excellence in construction services across the region.

We are currently seeking qualified and motivated professionals to join our ongoing construction projects in Kampala, Uganda, across multiple departments.

Please Note:

• All available positions are based in Uganda or at any GS Group partner location, as may be mutually agreed.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Position: Procurement & Finance Manager

Employment Category: Permanent

Location: Uganda

Position Summary

The Finance & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all financial and procurement activities within the organization, ensuring strategic management of financial resources, procurement processes, and high-value tangible and intangible assets. The role involves maintaining financial integrity, optimizing procurement efficiency, and supporting organizational growth and compliance

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor organizational budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments and minimizing bad debts.
• Oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely payments to vendors, settlement of claims, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct regular financial reconciliation, analysis, and reporting, providing management with accurate data on cash flows, receivables, and payables.
• Maintain and optimize internal controls and financial policies to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with statutory regulations and accounting standards.
• Lead the production of financial statements, management reports, and periodic financial analysis.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed and rectified.

Procurement Management

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational needs, budgets, and standards of value for money.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including procurement planning, tenders, contracts, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with regulatory frameworks, corporate policies, and ethical standards.
• Lead supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and vendor performance reviews.
• Promote procurement best practices, technology integration, and cost-containment initiatives.
• Facilitate procurement planning for high-value projects and support cost-efficiency initiatives.

Asset Management

• Oversee management of high-value tangible assets (machinery, equipment, vehicles, property) including acquisition, maintenance, depreciation, and disposals.
• Manage intangible assets such as intellectual property rights, licenses, and proprietary technologies.
• Develop asset registers, conduct periodic asset verification, and reconcile physical assets with accounting records.
• Implement lifecycle asset management strategies to optimize utilization and minimize total cost of ownership.
• Ensure secure storage and protection of high-value assets against theft, damage, or loss.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Enforce internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with relevant laws and standards.
• Promote transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct in all financial and procurement operations.

Reporting & Strategy

• Provide strategic advice on financial planning, asset utilization, procurement risks, and cost savings.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on receivables, payables, asset status, procurement performance, and financial health to the executive management.
• Lead process improvements and automation projects to enhance efficiency.

Perform any additional related tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.

 About You

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Business Administration, or related fields.
• MBA or related master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA and or ACCA, CIPS is a MUST.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in financial and procurement management systems.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in finance and procurement, with a minimum of 5 years in managerial leadership roles, preferably in construction, real estate, mining, or facilities management.
• Proven experience managing high-value tangible and intangible assets, receivables, and payables.
• Ability to track job‑costing, revenue recognition (POC), and manage budgets to prevent overruns.
• Ability to draft, review, and administer contracts, understand liabilities, claims, and variations.
• Experience in developing sourcing plans, vendor pre‑qualification, bid evaluation, and value‑engineering.
• Proven experience in building cash‑flow forecasts, budgeting, and scenario analysis for project profitability.
• Ability to identify procurement/contract risks, ensuring adherence to local regulations and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in ERP & Procurement Software e.g. Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or construction‑specific tools (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint).
• Proficiency in data analytics & reporting using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to analyze spend, track KPIs (cost variance, on‑time delivery).
• Ability to build strong supplier partnerships, negotiate terms, and manage performance metrics.
• Knowledge in taxation laws and regulations that relate to construction, engineering, real estates, mining and property management spaces e.g. VAT on materials, subcontractor withholding tax, tax incentives, etc.

Additional Skills:

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, ERP, procurement software, and asset management tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations, asset lifecycle management, and procurement best practices.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Application Procedure

• Applications should be submitted through the GS Group online recruitment system under our careers section on our website http://www.allgsgroup.com/ or by hand delivery to the address below:

The HR & Administration Manager
GS Group Uganda Block B, BS07, Second Floor
Forest Mall Lugogo By Pass.

• Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed CV including three-referees, certified academic documents for relevant qualifications, recommendation letters from referees.

Deadline for Applications

Applications should be submitted not later than Friday 4th June 2026 by 5:00pm EAT.

For any inquiries, please contact Tel: +256 749041005

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