Trainee- Finance & Strategy job at Talis Consults Ltd

Trainee- Finance & Strategy

2025-08-12T11:51:21+00:00

FULL_TIME

Consulting

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

2025-08-26T17:00:00+00:00

 

Uganda

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Firm Context: Talis Consults Ltd, incorporated in Uganda as a Limited Liability Company, is a leading, innovation-driven consulting firm that seeks to help Organizations, Businesses and People to be significantly more efficient, effective and financially sustainable.

Firm Relationships:

Position reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Direct Reports: None

Key Relationship: The Position works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Consultants and any other designated official(s) to ensure the growth of the Firm and its Clients.

Job Purpose: The Trainee – Finance & Strategy will support the delivery of high-quality consulting services to clients across various sectors. The role involves performing financial and strategic analyses, preparing client deliverables, and contributing to business development efforts. This is a training position designed to provide the successful candidate with practical consulting skills, exposure to client engagements, and a pathway to a full Consultant role.

Key responsibility Area:

Client Engagement Support:

• Assist in gathering and analyzing client data (financial statements, operational metrics, market trends).
• Support the development of tailored financial models, forecasts, and business strategies.
• Participate in client meetings, take notes, and prepare meeting summaries.

Project Delivery:

• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports.
• Ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks in line with project plans.
• Collaborate with senior consultants and team members to deliver client solutions.

Internal Learning & Development:

• Participate in structured training sessions and on-the-job learning.
• Apply feedback from supervisors to improve work quality and professional skills.
• Develop proficiency in financial modelling, strategic planning frameworks, and consulting methodologies.

Personal Specifications:

Education & Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field (First-class or Second Upper preferred).
• A professional qualification – partial or full – in CPA, ACCA or related certification is an added advantage.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

1–2 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, strategy, business analysis, or a related field (internships and graduate trainee programs count).

Attributes:

• Ability to interpret and analyze financial information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both staff and clients with a professional approach.
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work under own initiative.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.

Key responsibility Area: Client Engagement Support: Assist in gathering and analyzing client data (financial statements, operational metrics, market trends). Support the development of tailored financial models, forecasts, and business strategies. Participate in client meetings, take notes, and prepare meeting summaries. Project Delivery: Contribute to the preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports. Ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks in line with project plans. Collaborate with senior consultants and team members to deliver client solutions. Internal Learning & Development: Participate in structured training sessions and on-the-job learning. Apply feedback from supervisors to improve work quality and professional skills. Develop proficiency in financial modelling, strategic planning frameworks, and consulting methodologies.

Attributes: Ability to interpret and analyze financial information. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to communicate effectively with both staff and clients with a professional approach. Excellent numeracy skills Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office. Must be a self-starter and able to work under own initiative. Excellent time management. Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities. Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.

Education & Specifications: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field (First-class or Second Upper preferred). A professional qualification – partial or full – in CPA, ACCA or related certification is an added advantage. Essential Knowledge & Experience: 1–2 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, strategy, business analysis, or a related field (internships and graduate trainee programs count).

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