Vacancy title:
Accountant
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Investment, Category: Accounting & Finance
Jobs at:
Markh Investments
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 31 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations including reporting, reconciliations, payroll processing, invoicing, and compliance. The role ensures accuracy of financial data, supports internal controls, and contributes to efficient financial management and decision-making.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Cost Control & Financial Monitoring
- Prepare cost and profitability reports in a timely manner
- Conduct trend analysis and provide actionable financial insights
- Support budget preparation and monitor performance against budgets
- Manage inventory levels and monitor stock movement
2. Payroll Management
- Prepare and update payroll changes schedules by required deadlines
- Finalize payroll and ensure review completion before processing
- Ensure accurate and timely statutory deductions and remittances
- Coordinate payroll approval processes with management (e.g., MD approval)
- Ensure accuracy in bank uploads and salary processing
- Safeguard confidentiality and protection of sensitive payroll data
3. Invoicing & Internal Support
- Ensure timely preparation and issuance of customer invoices
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Support internal departmental financial requests efficiently
4. Payables & Cash Management
- Manage supplier payment cycles and ensure timely payments
- Supervise cashier operations and maintain adequate cash balances
- Ensure accuracy and accountability in cash handling processes
5. Tax & Compliance
- Perform tax ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Support compliance with tax regulations and requirements
6. Reconciliations
- Ensure all key account reconciliations are performed regularly
- Maintain up-to-date reconciliation reports and summaries
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies across all ledgers
7. Financial Reporting
- Conduct daily transaction reviews to ensure accuracy
- Perform General Ledger (GL) reconciliations
- Manage and clear suspense accounts in a timely manner
- Conduct intercompany reconciliations and resolve mismatches
- Support audit processes and respond to auditor queries
8. Internal Audit & Controls
- Ensure timely resolution and implementation of audit findings
- Support internal and external audit exercises within required timelines
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
9. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with HR and management to audit payroll accuracy
- Support other departments with financial data and insights
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional certification (CPA, ACCA – ongoing or completed preferred)
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience with accounting systems and ERP tools
Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial modeling.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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