a Medium Sized Manufacturing Company With Operations in Kenya and Uganda
Job Type
Employee
Job Status
Full Time
Announced
21 January, 2023
Job Title
Accountant -to Handle Uganda Business Accounts/tax Matters But Based in Nairobi
Job Presentation
Accountant Reports To The Financial Controller and His/her Main Role Is To Provide Timely and Accurate Financial Information By Researching and Analyzing Accounting Data and Preparing Financial Reports As Well As Implementing Processes and Controls To Ensure Best Practices and Adherence To Global Accounting Standards.the Job Location Will Be in Kenya But One Will Be Performing Responsibilities for The Company's Business in Uganda As Follows:-co-ordinate The Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Closing Process, Following Closing Checklist and Booking Revenues, Reviewing Inventories and Completing/overseeing The Completion of All Monthly Reconciliations.create and Implement Accounting Practices, Purchasing Guidelines, Financial Controls and Reporting Processes and Ensure That Accounting Practices Adopted By The Company Are Consistently Updated.maintain Banking Relationships and Monitor Bank Accounts.prepare, Examine, and Analyze Accounting Records, Financial Statements, and Other Financial Reports To Assess Accuracy, Completeness, and Conformance To Reporting and Procedural Standards.oversee Revenue, Expenses Booking According To Globally Compliant Practices.implement Operational Best Practices.establish and Maintain Effective Relationships Across All Departments Within The Organization and Ensure All Issues Raised Are Resolved Timely and Sufficient Support Given.provide Useful Financial Insights To Help Make Better Decisions About Formulating and Executing Strategy and Provide Guidance and Analysis To Executive and Operational Management To Improve Results.support Head of Finance & Administration With Tracking of Debt, Debt Payments and Debt Covenants in Uganda Business.oversee All Tax and Audit Filings As Per Uganda Government Regulations.compute Statutory Deductions Owed and Ensure Compliance With Payment, Reporting and Other Governance Requirements in Accordance To Uganda Government Regulations.collaborate With The Head of Finance On Tax Compliance As Per The Regulations and Laws of Government of Uganda.support The Head of Finance in Annual Budgeting and Periodic Forecasting.work Closely With The Company's Uganda Office Heads To Understand Monthly Expenses , Monitor Spending and Drive Efficiencies in Cost Centres.produce Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports At The End of Each Month and Ensure Reconciliation of Accounts On Monthly Basis.overseeing The Flow of Cash and All The Company's Financial Resources, Ensure That All The Cash Needs Are Properly Planned For.
Requirements
Must Have 3 - 4 Years of Working Experience As a General Accountant Dealing With Accounting Practices and Tax Matters of Uganda Government. Therefore
Proficiency in Uganda Accounting and Tax Returns Is a Must.
Responsibilities
University Degree in Finance
Accounting
Business Management Or Related Field.professional Qualifications in Cpa/acca.
Salary
Kshs. 70,000 - 100,000 Plus Company Benefits (KES)