Financial Accountant Career Jobs – JESA Farm Dairy Limited

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Job Title:      Financial Accountant
Organisation: JESA Farm
Dairy Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About JESA:
JESA Farm Dairy
Ltd boasts of the most delicious highly nutritious milk which comes to you from
the JESA Farm which is nestled in the unspoiled lush green pastures of
Busunju. At JESA, they have built reputation on producing world class high
quality dairy products. To achieve this, they start with only the finest and
freshest milk from their farm and a few selected suppliers. JESA delivers
aspects of their production, from the nutritious diet that the cows are fed on,
through to milking, pasteurising and packaging, meet the highest possible
standards to ensure that you get it fresh from JESA to your home.

Job Summary: The Financial
Accountant will support the JESA Farm Dairy Limited in the preparation of financial
statements and ensure all matters relating to financial accounting, Taxation,
General Ledger and Regulatory reporting are undertaken in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles and other regulatory requirements for
the company and related countries. The Financial Accountant will also be responsible
for all aspects of centralized payroll for employees. This includes bi-weekly
processing, tax filings, adjustments, journal entries and other deductions and
managing the centralized database.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
·        
Provide leadership, monitor staff performance,
motivate staff and provide feedback on key management decisions.
·        
Ensure that adequate financial systems that satisfy
the reporting needs of the group are in place.
·        
Routinely improve the understanding of financial
management issues by all staff within the company by identifying and providing
basic financial management training in liaison with Head of Finance.
·        
Ensure adequate financial records are maintained
within the company by regularly checking the correctness of accounting records.
·        
Regularly review daily trial balance, monthly and
annual financial statements and ensure they are prepared in accordance with
statutory, international and financial reporting standards and set internal
procedures and report to Head of Finance every week per country.
·        
The incumbent will be in charge of the management of
fixed assets and ensure the accuracy of the fixed asset register for the Group
and compute accurate depreciation for the accounts.
·        
Routinely review all reconciliations on a monthly
basis to ensure accuracy and agreement to the general ledger.
·        
Ensure all receivable and payable accounts are
properly analyzed and cleared promptly.
·        
Actively participate in the preparation of timely
monthly management reports and where necessary work with the Head of Finance to
prepare financial reports for the group and other data as needed.
·        
Deputize the Financial Controller when absent from
office.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
·        
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Business, Finance, Statistics, Economics or any other related
discipline from a recognized University.
·        
Possession of Full Accounting professional
qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA or an equivalent.
·        
Possession of a Master’s degree in Business
Administration or other related discipline would be an added advantage.
·        
A minimum of four years’ experience in accounting or
auditing, 3 of which should have been in a management position.
·        
Payroll Management experience would be an added
advantage.
·        
Ability to travel to other offices.
·        
Strong data management and analytical skills
·        
Advanced financial modeling skills
·        
Advanced computer skills
·        
Excellent oral and written communication skills
·        
Excellent report writing skills
·        
Sound judgment and decision making skills
·        
Excellent planning and organization skills
·        
Strong negotiation skills
·        
The person should be of high morals and integrity.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated
CV and cover letter with three professional referees to the address or e-mail
below. All applications shall be marked: “Finance Accountant”. E-mails that
exceed 2MB will not be considered.
People Performance Group,
Plot 8 Kitante Close,
P.O. Box 12405 Kampala, Uganda
Email to:
application@ppg.co.ug
 Deadline: 30th June 2017

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