Job Title: Country
Accountant
Accountant
Organisation: BBOXX Capital Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About BBOXX:
BBOXX is an international company based in London leading the solar
revolution across the developing world. Currently operating in 14
different countries BBOXX has already electrified 200,000 people. We
are aiming to make that number 20 million by the year 2020.Unlike other
off-grid solar providers, BBOXX controls the whole process from design to manufacture
to distribution and financing.
revolution across the developing world. Currently operating in 14
different countries BBOXX has already electrified 200,000 people. We
are aiming to make that number 20 million by the year 2020.Unlike other
off-grid solar providers, BBOXX controls the whole process from design to manufacture
to distribution and financing.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the operating system (ERP) is
online all the time and up to date with physical stock and expenses of the
entire country business - Responsible for the formulation of
accounts payable and receivable policies to cover both payments and
receipts - Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly
basis - Prepare payrolls, NSSF and NHIF for all
employees - Routine Pay As You Earn matters and year
end completion of Pay As You Earn returns - File VAT returns accurately and on time
- Responsible for filing yearly tax return
- Ensure petty cash is well accounted for at
any time - Report accurately and on time to
accountant based in London - Train all Hub managers/keepers on basic
accounting knowledge in ERP. - Recommend in house accounting manuals and
process flows to be followed at HQ and all Hubs. - Carry out routine Hub Accounting Audits
with recommendation from Management. - Maintain records of receipts and payments
through bank and cash accounts (cash receipt reports and deposit slips) - Maintain suitable systems for filing all
invoices and other items relating to the accounting systems - Compile and maintain sales invoices and
ETR reports from all hubs - Maintain detailed list of company assets
(description, date of acquisition and original cost) - Maintain original/copies of purchase/lease
contracts, and other documents necessary for correct account reporting - Compile and prepare report in support of
returns or claims, e.g. insurance company certificates, government
department claims, etc. - Ensure that all stock taken to and from
different warehouses is invoiced and transferred real time. - Deliver payroll to bank for processing.
- Ensure petty cash is at the office/safe at
any one time. - Drawing up office budget at the beginning
of every month and submit for approval. - Ensure knowledge of stock level at any one
time and inform management of need to restock based on the ERP system - Sorting and distributing expenses as per
the ERP system - Organising and storing paperwork,
documents and computer-based information - Ensure all cash requests are signed for
and approved by management - Ensure close of day of ERP
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must be certified public
accountant (CPA) with a Bachelors degree in accounting or accountancy - A minimum of two years’ experience as an
accountant - Possession of a Masters or postgraduate
qualification in accounting, finance or related field is desired - A diploma in accounting, finance or
related field - Honest, reliable and trustworthy character
(with referees to support) - Possess the ability to work independently
with minimal supervision - Computer literacy skills i.e. Competent
with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word with ERP software - Keen attention to detail
- Previous work in a financial role in a
fast-moving office environment - Attained formal training in IT, reporting
and business administration - Good people management skills and
abilities - Good knowledge of Luganda and other local
languages a plus - Past experience in solar, energy or
renewables - Work with computers
- Time spent in a retail oriented
environment - Past experience with an international
organisation or firm - A nice big BBOXX smile
- Impeccable time management
- Efficient and responsive work ethic
- Clean and tidy
- Fluent in spoken and written English
How to Apply:
Please visit Our Kampala Headquarters Office in Ministers Village,
Ntinda
Ntinda
Call Managing Director PA, Jackie Nawire, on +256774447552
Please send your updated C.V. and a cover letter to Jackie at
[email protected]
[email protected]
NB: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to
interview. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered feedback on their
application.
interview. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered feedback on their
application.
Deadline: 5th July,
2014
2014
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