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Job Title:      Senior Accounts Associate

Organization: BDO East Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

BDO East Africa is a member firm of BDO International. We operate three full-fledged offices, located in Kenya (Nairobi), Tanzania (Dar-es-Salaam), Uganda (Kampala), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Rwanda (Kigali). With a combined professional team of over a 125, we take pride from being part of a network that has exceptional capabilities, locally, regionally and globally. Previously known by the name of DCDM, we have a long-established presence in the region. We have been active in Kenya since 1996, in Tanzania since 1997, Uganda since 1999 and Ethiopia since 2013. We have built over the years a large portfolio of clients from both the public and private sector which is diverse in size and industry.

 

Job Summary:  We are excited to have you explore our Senior Associate role based in Kampala. As a Senior Accounts Associate, you will report directly to the Line Manager.

 

The Senior Accounts Associate will be responsible for a portfolio of clients who have entrusted BDO to manage all or portions of their financial affairs.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Execute necessary bookkeeping as well as preparing accounting reports and facts.
  • Prepare and coordinate donor-specific audits/assessments.
  • Review and maintain the integrity of the Finance Coordinator’s monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.
  • Perform quarterly reconciliation between the GL and the asset registers to ensure information recorded on the GL matches what is reported in the register.
  • Review of accounts for appropriate supervision of transactions and placement.
  • Coordinate and liaise with Donor’s Accounting team on financial reports and follow up on supplemental information as required.
  • Ensure that the Firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to.
  • Manage the country treasury function (cash, bank, receivables, and payables) and ensure adequate resources are available for both administrative and programmatic spending.
  • Keep up to date with the latest accounting, auditing, and tax developments.
  • Support development and implementation of policies, systems, and procedures to ensure quality financial, transparency, and adoption of best practices.
  • Identify statutory and regulatory changes that will affect own clients.
  • Establish a close working relationship with clients; understands issues & provide solutions.
  • Liaise and communicate with the Management team to ensure a good flow of information, including raising awareness on areas of risk or concern.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university.
  • At least three years of experience working in accounting, business outsourcing, payroll, and fund management.
  • Experience with grant/fund management and working for an international Not-for-Profit-Organisation.
  • Knowledge of USAID / CDC guidelines
  • Attainment of a professional accounting qualification (Completed Level II).
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks
  • Strong team playing skills.
  • Highest standard of ethics and integrity
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse finance and non-finance teams.
  • Willing and open to take on tasks and challenges provided by the Manager.
  • Be committed and motivated.
  • Be able to deliver first-class client service and work effectively as part of a team,
  • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing,
  • Organized and prioritized workload,
  • High level of commercial awareness.

 

NB: BDO has a strong commitment to diversity. Initiatives such as targeted recruitment, internal mentoring, and diversity networks for career growth are established.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send their application letters and CV to humanresources@bdo-ea.com

 

NB: Only successful applicants will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 5th August 2023

 

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Date Posted 2023-07-24
Valid Through 2023-08-05
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization BDO East Africa
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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