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Job Title:  Accountant  

Organisation: Kamit Group

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Kamit Group is a leading provider of “one stop shop” professional services for construction sectors and complex process industries. Our services are designed and tailored for specific client-based needs. From concept to completion, Kamit ensures the creation of new assets as well as services that sustain and enhance any operation. We provide engineering services and offer integrated solutions our clients’ most complex and challenging needs. We continually strive to successfully grow our business in Geotechnical, Geomatics, Civil, Structure, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Job Summary:   The accountant is responsible in overall accounting operations: report, taxation and ensure they are well prepared and managed to keep accounting up to date, in accordance with accounting standards, but also with company policy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting recruiting, training, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders, and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
• Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks and projects of the organization.
• Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.
• Complete financial reports, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast.
• Develop and implement plans for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Achieve a proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit.
• Strategize on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
• Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the organisation and measure returns on investments.
• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the Company.
• Verify and record the Company’s related financial transactions in the accounting software according to the scheme discussed with the Finance lead
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis. Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate budgeting.
• Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and communicate relevant updates to the team.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.
• Prepare the Company’s General Ledger
• Maintain periodic Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Inventory lists.
• Maintain lists of Fixed Assets and their depreciations
• Prepare all the payment transactions.
• Update invoicing / payments follow-up.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation and loan interest calculation.
• Prepare Company’s tax returns and social contributions.
• Assisting the preparation of year end audit with external auditors and provide audit requests, preparation of various audit schedules and resolving any issues identified.
• Control expenses: suppliers, agencies, expense claims, payroll, petty cash.
• Prepare sales invoices.
• Assist on Financial control of operations: JV partners accounts, advance management, check expenses in relation with forecast.
• Assist on financial process (budget, forecast, closures)
• Interface with the Company administrator and ensure accounts legal documentation update ie tax
• Complied with VAT, Payee return, WHT, NSSF requirements by studying requirements and preparing documents for VAT, Payee return, WHT, NSSF submission

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/Account or relevant field.
• At least three to five years of experience preferably gained within the engineering sector, petroleum operations.
• Initiative and ability to plan and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Sage 100, and other financial planning software.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should apply with a cover letter, updated CV and copies of relevant academic documents combined as one PDF file mentioning the job title as the subject matter to care.uganda@kamitgroupltd.com

Deadline: 5th April 2024 by 5pm

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