Organisation: BBOXX Capital
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.
Job Summary: The BBOXX Capital Accountant will support the management of its accounts and finances.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly update the online ERP system with sales and expenses of the entire country business
- Actively support in the preparation of bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Support in the preparation of payrolls, NSSF and NHIF for all employees
- Assist in the preparation of routine Pay As You Earn matters and year end completion of Pay As You Earn returns
- Support in the filing of yearly tax return
- Ensure petty cash is well accounted for at any time
- Support in the accurate and timely reporting to accountant based in London
- Support in the training of all Hub managers/keepers on basic accounting knowledge
- 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 senior Country Accountant
- Take over the management of all BBOXX accounts while senior Country Accountant is on leave
- With potential to be entirely responsible for accounting at a new BBOXX hub as of Q1 2015
- 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
- Support in the preparation of reports in support of returns or claims, e.g. insurance company certificates, government department claims, etc.
- Support in ensuring 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.
- Support in the drawing up of the office budget at the beginning of every month and submit for approval.
- Sorting and distributing expenses as per the ERP system
- Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably be a certified public accountant: (CPA), ACCA, ACA or a student or holder of an equivalent qualification
- Possession of a good Bachelors, Masters or postgraduate degree in accounting or accountancy
- Formal training in IT, reporting and business administration
- A minimum of two or more years’ experience as an accountant
- Skills in people management
- A team player
- Past exposure and experience in solar, energy or renewables
- Time spent in a retail oriented environment
- Prior experience with an international organisation or business
- Good working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
- Comfortable with one of the following accounting software (Sage, Quickbooks, ERP, SAP or equivalent )
- Should be honest, reliable and trustworthy character (with referees to support)
- Previous work in a financial role in a fast-moving office environment
- Keen attention to detail
- Impeccable time management
- Efficient and responsive work ethic
- Clean and tidy
- Possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Computer literacy i.e. Competent with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word esp.)
- A nice big BBOXX smile
Language proficiency: Fluent in spoken and written English. Good knowledge of Swahili and other local languages a plus
How to Apply:
Candidates should ideally visit Kampala HQ(Plots 1/2, Martyrs Way, Ntinda)
Call Head of HR, Kaviiko Janet Muhoozi, on +256700258019
Send their updated C.V. and a cover letter to: Kaviiko Janet Muhoozi at [email protected]
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered feedbackon their application.
Deadline: Friday, 3rdOctober, 2014 by noon Ugandan time
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