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Job Title:             Finance Assistant

Organisation:  Legacy Group

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Finance Director

About US:

Legacy
Group is a family-owned conglomerate based in Uganda that offers a diverse
range of services which include: financial, real estate, agriculture and
distribution. The legacy brand is more than just a visual representation of who
we are, but the shield on our logo symbolises protection and defence that this
vast empire offers to all it clients. This shield is embedded in all the
services and in all our interactions with our very valuable clients. Legacy
Group is a mother for a number of companies including Legacy Credit, Legacy
Properties, Legacy Distributors and Legacy Ranchers. With these companies, we
continue to play an important role in the development of the business community
especially in our areas of investment. We also pride ourselves in our record of
social responsibility in many critical areas that further growth and
development in Uganda, and Africa as a whole.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       Post daily transactions
in QuickBooks, and updating financial spreadsheets.

·       Check and scrutinize
invoices for accuracy and submit them to accounts for payment.

·       Serve the in the
capacity of Personal assistant to Finance Director.

·       Follow up and ensure
that accounts reports are submitted in right time.

·       Assist with the
collection and management of client account balances.

·       Write petty cash
requests on behalf of the staff and seek approvals.

·       Investigate and resolve
any client account discrepancies.

·       Report any disconcerting
discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the Finance Director.

·       Work with Accounts team
in preparing daily and monthly reports and invoices to tenants.

·       Answers questions and
provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as requested.

·       Assist Accounts staff in
preparation of annual Audit.

·       Process and reconcile
bank deposits.

·       Attend finance
department and company-wide meetings.

·       Assist with financial
reporting to Directors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       The applicant must hold
a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.

·       A qualification in
accounts or Finance management.

·       CPA Qualification is a
must have requirement

·       Similar work experience
in a hotel or apartment building is a plus.

·       Three years of
experience as a Finance Assistant

·       Knowledge of Quick
books, MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint

·       Basic knowledge of
client care

·       Attention to details.

How to Apply:

All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs and
cover letter to frontdesk@legacygroupug.com

Deadline: 17th January
2020

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