Job Title: Financial Accountant
Organisation: Alternate Doors
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Alternate Doors is a human resource solutions company that enables small and medium businesses (SMEs) to acquire, manage and develop talent in East Africa.
We believe that talent is at the heart of a successful growth strategy.
Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Financial Accountant to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in accounting principles, Taxation and financial reporting. The financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting strategic financial decision-making.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the FC in managing the finance department.
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist in managing relationships with key stakeholders (Banks, URA, Lawyers and other key institutions).
- Assist management in the formulation of its overall financial direction.
- Ensure that all bank reconciliations are properly done and promptly.
- Monthly review of Supplier and Customer balances.
- Coordinating Monthly stock takes.
- Ensure that intercompany balances are reconciled and confirmed on a monthly basis.
- Ensure that all transactions are timely recorded, classified and reported in compliance with international financial reporting standard. (IFRS)
- Ensure that VAT returns are prepared and payments are made on time.
- Prepare Vat reconciliations prior to submission of return.
- Ensure that PAYE, WHT, NSSF are filed timely as per Uganda tax laws.
- Timely preparation of financial reports.
- Participate in preparation of annual budgets.
- Participate in preparation of audit files for audit purposes.
- Perform banking duties as a third-party agent including deposits, withdrawals and related tasks.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the head of department
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance from a recognised university.
- Professional accounting qualification either ACCA or CPA.
- Knowledge of Sage 300 is an added advantage.
- Experience in the accounting field (Minimum 5 years).
- Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Uganda taxation laws.
- Attention to detail and high level of integrity.
- Organized and self-driven.
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be a Ugandan.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their updated CVs via Email to: [email protected] with subject **FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – UGANDA**
Deadline: 21st February 2024
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