Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 03, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Description
The senior Accountant’s role is include accounting for all business transactions with journal entries, updating financial statements, preparing monthly financial reports, calculating payroll taxes, and auditing and maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Responsibilities
1. He/She is required to assist the accounting manager and the auditors to procure and provide supporting documents and information on internal matters for auditing.
2. He/She helps in performing and maintaining the general ledger accounting functions and other routine accounts work to make sure that the functions of the various departments are completed on time and with full accuracy.
3. He/She is responsible for gathering, organizing, providing, and processing financial information regarding the extensive variety of work assignments and projects.
4. It is His/Her duty to provide information to the other staff members regarding the procedural necessities to ensure financial compliance per the established standards and principles.
5. He/She is responsible to maintain and organize the huge variety and quantity of financial information in files, and folders to make these documents easily available and conform with the set policies and regulatory instructions, and guidelines.
6. He/She is required to take part in meetings, in-house workshops, training programs, etc to communicate or gather the data and information required for performing the job responsibilities.
7. It is His/Her duty to process an extensive range of financial figures and information to update and communicate information when required.
8. It is His/Her responsibility to provide support to all the other departmental staff regarding the processes and procedures requirements to ensure compliance with the accounting standards and principles.
9. It is His/Her duty to reconcile a large range of financial data to maintain accurate account balances.
10. It is His/Her to research for any discrepancies in financial information or documents to ensure the accuracy and adherence to recognized procedures before processing.
11. He/She is responsible to prepare tax returns and ensuring that taxes are paid properly and on time
12. He/She is responsible to ensure compliance with Tax obligations: preparing URA, local taxes & NSSF forms, and payments;
13. He/She is responsible to maintain an efficient and timely archiving system of physical and electronic files to ensure that all documents are accounted for.
14. He/She is responsible to process online bank transfers ensuring that the bank accounts of staff and suppliers are complete.
15. May be assigned as the custodian of the office petty cash.
16. Offering guidance on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization
17. Conduct periodic financial analyses to identify and resolve issues, gaps, or variances.
18. Prepare financial statements, invoices, proposals, etc.
19. Perform other related duties as required.


Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
A Degree in either B.Com (Accounting), BBA (Accounting), or its equivalent from a recognized university in accounting is a prerequisite for this position, CPA/ACCA fully qualified member, along with a high level of attention to detail. Other desirable attributes include mathematical aptitude, analytical ability, an ability to keep documents well organized, an interest in finance, and the use of accounting software, so the ability to use and learn new computer systems is essential.

Knowledge & Experience
well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition.
1. Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
2. Experience with financial reporting requirements.
3. Minimum 5 years of proven experience as an Accountant.
4. High level of computer literacy.
5. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills.
6. Fluent English language skills.
7. Tally accounting software experience is required.
8. Strong background in Auditing.
9. Must be proactive and innovative.
10. Result-oriented individual.

Personal Attributes
1. Mathematical skills
2. Excellent accounting skills
3. Time management
4. Reporting skills
5. Confidentiality
6. Objectivity
7. Coordination
8. Good focus
9. Attention to details
10. Utilize Computer
11. Ability to work independently
12. Ability to work under pressure
13. Good problem-solving skills
14. Analytical skills.
15. Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
16. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly, business-friendly, and technical language.
17. Highly self-motivated and directed.
18. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
19. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
20. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and Qualified, Send Cvs the following email address: [email protected]  
Upon receiving the CVS, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the first Phase interview at our offices.
4th Floor, Dfcu Towers Nakasero
Plot 26 Kyadondo Road Kampala.