Job Title: Financial Accountant
Organisation: NFT Consult
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Us:
NFT Consult, a leading HR Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for it
valuable client, , a Global Telecom Company is an operator of 4G broadband data
wireless network services.. NFT Human
Resource Solutions are customer tailored per industry requirements and are
geared towards increased cost savings, process improvement leading to improved
efficiency and effectiveness yet simultaneously strengthening quality and
control of resources.
valuable client, , a Global Telecom Company is an operator of 4G broadband data
wireless network services.. NFT Human
Resource Solutions are customer tailored per industry requirements and are
geared towards increased cost savings, process improvement leading to improved
efficiency and effectiveness yet simultaneously strengthening quality and
control of resources.
Job Summary: The Financial
Accountant will be mainly responsible for the preparation of both the Operating
Company’s external reporting and reporting to the company’s Finance; ensuring
compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and competently
maintaining stringent control over the company assets and balance sheet. The
role will be the subject matter expert on IFRS and taxation and will be able to
support and provide guidance to the business. The incumbent will play a key role
in providing expert management of financial risks, exposure and control, whilst
presenting opportunities to improve the financial strength and performance of
the business.
Accountant will be mainly responsible for the preparation of both the Operating
Company’s external reporting and reporting to the company’s Finance; ensuring
compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and competently
maintaining stringent control over the company assets and balance sheet. The
role will be the subject matter expert on IFRS and taxation and will be able to
support and provide guidance to the business. The incumbent will play a key role
in providing expert management of financial risks, exposure and control, whilst
presenting opportunities to improve the financial strength and performance of
the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Financial Accountant is responsible
for the preparation of the Operating Company’s financial accounts and
ensuring the financial integrity of the statutory accounts through: - The proficient preparation of financial
reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) for the Ugandan Operating Unit - Adhering to and operating within the
framework of the Group’s Accounting Policies Manual and providing input to
the Group Finance function, where required, to clarify, improve and develop
such policies. - Responsible for delivering timely and
accurate submissions to Group Finance for inclusion in the overall Group
financial consolidation in accordance with established procedures and
timelines. - Keeping and maintaining all financial
records, accounts and schedules to the requirements of the company’s
external auditors and requisite accepted accounting standards and business
practices. - Punctual and precise computation and
reconciliation of current and deferred taxation. - Ensuring adherence and compliance with
statutory requirements relative to VAT, withholding tax, excise duty,
customs duties, NSSF, payroll taxes, etc. - Advising the business on efficiencies and
opportunities to improve business efficiency and performance on taxation
matters. - Accurately compiling all Uganda Communications
Commission (UCC) requirements relative to UCC regulatory reporting and
payment obligations in accordance with established procedures and
requirements. - Continuously maintaining effective Balance
Sheet risk management through the development and operation of adequate
controls and reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts, specifically. - Warranting that all Opco fixed assets are
properly recorded controlled and status reflected in the Fixed Asset
Register and relevant financial reports; conducting the annual asset count
and asset retirement reviews in line with established procedures. - Undertaking that all cash, from retail
locations, The Group (Company) and with 3rd parties is efficiently and
effectively managed and controlled at all times. - Monitoring, maintaining and controlling
accurate and optimal retail stock supplies at all times. - Precisely compiling and completing
reconciliations of intercompany loans and funding in accordance with
established standards and timelines. - Recruiting, managing and undertaking the
ongoing development and training of a Financial Accounting Assistant to
operate at the highest standards. - Working seamlessly with other finance team
members and cross- functionally within the Opco to continually improve the
control environment within the organisation. - Participating in ad hoc projects and the
performance of such other duties as may be required from time to time by
the Opco CFO and Financial Controller.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Financial Accountant should preferably
hold a University degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, an
accounting qualification from a recognised professional body (e.g. ACCA,
CPA, and CIMA) - Three or more years post-qualification in
a similar role preferably within a medium to large private sector
organisation and will possess the following attributes: - Exhaustive working knowledge of Uganda tax
laws – Income tax, VAT, Customs and Excise. - Past exposure and experience of enterprise
and computerised accounting systems, (SAP preferable but not essential). - Proven experience of financial reporting
in accordance with IFRS experience preferably gained in the
telecommunications sector. - Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills. - Analytical mind-set with attention to
detail. - Highly organised, excellent time management,
planning and prioritisation, with a commitment to meeting deadlines in a
time-pressurised environment. - Demonstrable expertise in implementing
controls and processes with a risk management mind-set. - Good knowledge and understanding of the
compliance requirements of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below and
create a profile on the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses.
Please visit web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job
requirements. The applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted
in either MS Word or PDF format will be considered.
create a profile on the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses.
Please visit web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job
requirements. The applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted
in either MS Word or PDF format will be considered.
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