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• Accurate and timely preparation of the monthly Financial Reporting
  Package, the designated Weekly Scoreboards, Cash Forecasts and other
  periodic reports
• Will adhere to the Financial Calendar and ensure the Monthly Closing
  Process is observed at each month end
• Will prepare and sign the Monthly Closing Checklist together with
  the National Sales Manager for Uganda.
• Will maximize the use of the Financial Information System and will
  ensure that all transactions are posted within it with all necessary
  supporting schedules (including Fixed Asset Registers and Inventory Listings)
  maintained in excel where necessary. Will assist the Finance Manager in
  the implementation of any additional modules and/or deployment of any new
  financial management software.
• Will ensure adherence to Uzima Chicken processes and best practice
  and suggest ways to improve efficiency.
• Will maintain and balance all general ledger accounts by verifying,
  allocating, and reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies by
  compiling and analyzing account information.
• Will be the Lead for all audits and will supports the Finance
  Manager Rwanda during audits by analyzing and preparing corresponding
  schedules for all general ledger accounts; compliance with Internal
  Controls and supporting documentation for all transactions and ensuring
  timely provision of information for auditors; this will also apply for the
  statutory audits.
• Will conduct monthly and quarterly general ledger account
  reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance of
  Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts.
• Reviews all Related Party transactions and conducts a monthly
  reconciliation with Senior Accountant Rwanda
• Participates in annual budget preparation, conducts continuous
  budget tracking and variance reporting; also coordinates the monthly cash
  forecast process.
• Will be responsible for timely and accurate Payroll preparation,
  verification, Salary processing and corresponding General Ledger postings
  and control account reconciliations.
• Will also be responsible for Statutory Filings and will support and
  ensure compliance with business processes and accounting policies to
  maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups and
  protects organization’s values by keeping information confidential; avoids
  legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and
  procedures where necessary.
• Analyzes Financial Statements for discrepancies and other issues
  that should be brought to the Finance Manager’s attention.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Will ensure complete, accurate and timely management of the Fixed
  Assets Register, Inventory Schedules and other key schedules of Uzima
  Chicken Ltd where applicable.
• Will be the custodian of all Pre-Printed and serialized control
  books and will maintain a clear schedule of issues
• Will review the office cash to ensure policies are adhered to and
  will verify all reimbursement claims ‘ Will update the Cash Forecast
  Template daily and share with Uzima Rwanda Finance on daily basis
• Will review transport communication and internet claims for the
  sales people and reimburse only in line with Uz policy
• Will ensure that creation of new Vendor, Customer and General Ledger
  accounts can only be done after necessary approvals from Senior Accountant
  Rwanda and with adequate supporting documentation
• All journal entries will be approved by Senior Accountant Uzima
  Rwanda and Proper supporting documentation maintained

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting
  Business Administration or other relevant qualification.
• Ongoing pursuit of Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA/CPA)
• At least three years of work experience in a busy accounting
  department.
• Thorough knowledge of Financial Accounting Statements, IFRS and
  prior experience supervising/managing accounting staff.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end
  close process.
• Proven active work experience with a recognized financial accounting
  software
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel V-Lookups and pivot tables.
• Accuracy and attention to detail and a strong sense of
  confidentiality.
• Able to meet deadlines, ensure compliance with company procedures
  and maintain a positive attitude when under pressure.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

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