Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Zoe
Recruitment
Recruitment
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance
and Administration Manager
and Administration Manager
About US:
Zoe Recruitment is
an HR consultancy company that exists to contribute to the transformation of
productivity and work ethic, by linking talent to business/organizations, and
placing people right. At Zoe we believe this then forms the foundation for
sustainable business and on a larger scale, economic growth. They are recruiting
for their client, an integrated professional consultancy specializing in
valuation surveying, cost & project management, and environmental
management.
an HR consultancy company that exists to contribute to the transformation of
productivity and work ethic, by linking talent to business/organizations, and
placing people right. At Zoe we believe this then forms the foundation for
sustainable business and on a larger scale, economic growth. They are recruiting
for their client, an integrated professional consultancy specializing in
valuation surveying, cost & project management, and environmental
management.
Job Summary: The Accountant will complete payments and
control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and
reconciling invoices. The incumbent will also highlight the day-to-day
management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.
control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and
reconciling invoices. The incumbent will also highlight the day-to-day
management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling
and analyzing account information - Documents financial transactions by entering account information
- Keeping track of
all payments and
expenditures, including payroll,
purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc. - Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system
reports to balances - Maintaining historical records
- Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay
checks - Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is
received for outstanding credit - Generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
- Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
- Continuing to improve the payment process
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information
- Preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other
reports - Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account
information - Secures financial information by completing data base backups
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting
disbursements. - Prepares special financial reports
by collecting, analysing, and
summarizing account information and trends - Maintains customer confidence and
protects operations by
keeping financial
information confidential - Perform other duties as required by the employer from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of
study or equivalent work experience in a commercial environment and/or the
government sector. - Three years’ experience as an Accountant or Accounts Payable
- Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
- Corporate Finance
- Experience with creating financial statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end
close process - Excellent accounting software user (Quickbooks) and administration
skills - Good reporting skills
- Deadline-Oriented
- General Math Skills and aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and
prioritize work - Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced
environment - A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements
- Good inter-personal skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.
Deadline: 22nd February 2019
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