Vacancy title:
Associate – Finance & Compliance
Employment type: Contractor, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance,Business Operations,Admin & Office
Jobs at:
Talis Consults Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 30 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Talis Consults Ltd, incorporated in Uganda as a Limited Liability Company, is a leading, innovation-driven consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations, businesses and people achieve higher efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. The Firm delivers advisory services across four pillars: Human Capital Advisory, Strategy & Organizational Advisory, Finance & Business Advisory, and Technology Advisory.
Job Purpose
The Associate – Finance & Compliance provides accounting, finance, tax, and administrative support to designated consulting clients, upholding the accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness that reflect the Firm’s standard of service.
Position Title: Associate – Finance & Compliance
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Terms of Employment: Probationary Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Basic Salary Range (Monthly): UGX 600,000 – UGX 1,000,000
Department: Finance & Business Advisory
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Probation Period: 6 months
Hours per Week: 40
Key Result Areas
1. Client Accounting & Bookkeeping
Maintain accurate books of accounts for assigned client(s), including postings, ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
Process payments, receipts, payroll inputs, and petty cash records in line with client policy.
Prepare monthly bank and supplier reconciliations.
Success Indicators
Books closed accurately and on schedule each month; reconciliations completed with no unresolved variances.
2. Tax & Statutory Compliance
Prepare and file statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, WHT, Income Tax, NSSF, etc.) within deadlines.
Track clients’ compliance calendar and flag upcoming obligations in advance.
Support clients through tax assessments, audits, and correspondence with URA and other regulators.
Success Indicators
Zero missed statutory deadlines or avoidable penalties for assigned clients.
3. Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and variance analyses for client review.
Support budget preparation and cash-flow monitoring for assigned clients.
Flag financial risks, irregularities, or control gaps promptly to the Engagement Lead.
Success Indicators
Reports delivered accurately and within agreed timelines; issues escalated promptly.
4. Client Relationship & Administrative Support
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the assigned clients’ finance and administrative queries.
Provide administrative support as required by the engagement.
Maintain professional, responsive communication that reflects the Firm’s standards.
Success Indicators
Positive client feedback; queries resolved within agreed turnaround times.
5. Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Apply Talis’ internal quality standards, Work Principles, and client-confidentiality protocols at all times.
Keep working papers and client files organized and audit-ready.
Proactively identify and propose improvements to the client’s finance processes and controls.
Success Indicators
Clean internal/external review outcomes; demonstrated application of the Talis Work Principles.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Partial professional qualification in CPA or ACCA is an added advantage.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax, or finance support — ideally within a professional services, accounting firm, or outsourced finance environment.
Working knowledge of Uganda’s tax regime and statutory requirements.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ZohoBooks) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Attributes
High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential client financial information.
Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data accurately.
Sound attention to detail, particularly in bookkeeping, reconciliations and statutory filings.
Able to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines simultaneously, prioritising effectively under pressure.
Confident, professional communicator, comfortable liaising directly with clients and regulatory bodies.
Proactive and self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision once onboarded.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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