Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Zoe
Recruitment
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance
Manager
Salary: UGX
1,300,000
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 procurement and logistics within Uganda.
Job Summary: The Accountant will:
·
Complete
payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying
and reconciling invoices
·
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
·
Summarize
current financial status by collecting information
·
Preparing
balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
·
Reconcile
financial discrepancies by
collecting and analysing
account information
·
Secure
financial information by completing data base backups
·
Maintain
financial security by following internal controls
·
Prepare
payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
·
Prepare
special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account
information and trends
·
Maintain
customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information
confidential
·
Inventory
management
·
Perform
other duties as required by the employer from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or
equivalent work experience in a commercial environment and/or the government
sector.
·
Part CPA
OR ACCA
·
At least
three years’ experience as an Accountant or Accounts Payable
·
Intermediate
understanding of accounting and reporting standards
·
Confidentiality
·
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
·
Excellent
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.
Deadline: 24th May 2019
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