The Ugandan Jobline

• The jobholder will coordinate with Operations
  to ensure all AR invoices are accuratelyraised and issued timely and all
  invoicing disputes addressed immediately
• Constant follow up of all overdue receivables
  by sending weekly statements and dunning letters to ensure customers
  adhere to payment terms.
• Ensure timely receipting of customer
  payments.
• Customer account reconciliation to ensure
  that there is no dispute, that payments are allocated correctly and there
  are no unallocated payments on customer accounts
• Ensure follow up of intercompany receivables
  as per IC rules and proper account reconciliation and timely dispute
  resolution
• Ensure correct customer master data is
  maintained e.g Ensure correct payment terms are updated in the system, no
  duplicate customer codes etc
• Ensure cargo is not released to customers not
  complying with credit terms. Any such release has to follow the DSV Africa
  authorization policy
• Prepare Weekly Ageing reports to be discussed
  by management
• Bad debt monitoring and controlling
• Month end account reconciliation: Reconcile
  individual customer sub-ledgers to the general ledger.

• Responsible for maintaining and disbursement
  of petty cash
• Ensure adherence to company rules regarding
  cash

• Responsible for the procurement of office
  supplies such as stationery and other consumables
• Supervision of cleaning staff to ensure
  office is kept clean and hazard free at all times
• Organize travel and accommodation for
  visitors
• Ensuring proper filing of accounting
  documents and other company documents
• Handle minor HR issues e.g. Identity card
  renewal, business cards
• Filing of PAYE and local service tax
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of
  all financial and employee files.

• Be a team player and contribute to the
  overall performance of the Finance department
• Provide assistance to external auditors
• Perform any other duties assigned by direct
  manager from time to time

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in Accounting or Finance. Professional accounting qualification such as
  CPA, ACCA is an added advantage.
• At least two years of related work experience
  in a busy accounting environment with at one year of handling accounts
  receivable preferably in the Logistics industry or large multinational
• The incumbent must have proficient knowledge
  in the accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and general ledger
  accounting
• Working knowledge of basic tax laws on Income
  tax, VAT, Withholding tax and PAYE
• Computer literacy i.e. Microsoft Office
  applications especially Excel
• Working knowledge of handling intercompany
  transactions
• Excellent interpersonal and team work skills
• Possess excellent analytical and problem
  solving skills
• Highly effective verbal and listening communications
  skills
• Keen attention to detail and high level of
  accuracy
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrate sound work ethics

Related Jobs