Job Title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: 102.7 FM Radio
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration
About US:
102.7 FM Radio is a new radio station that operates in Masaka.
Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will lead the team in ensuring timely compliance with the regulatory obligations, overseeing the implementation of internal financial controls, planning, budgeting & forecasting.
The candidate will also play a coordination role between the company and the external stakeholders like external Auditors and others.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Audit;
- Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors
- Investigate and follow-up on discrepancies of audit reports & provide feedback.
- Implement feedback from external auditors as detailed in the audit management letter
Regulatory Compliance
- Timely submission of accurate & Complete tax returns & payment to the tax authority.
- Timely and accurate submission of returns & payment to NSSF
- Timely compliance with the obligations as required by local authorities.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports
- Ensure proper recording of all transactions in relevant systems
- Ensure proper record keeping of financial records and correspondences.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting & forecasting.
- Oversee cashflow management & monthly bank transactions
- Proper management of accounts receivable and payable
Management
- Analyze recurrent issues from Clients provide logical lasting solutions
- Monitor the staff adherence to internal control standards.
- Monitor staff performance and provide guidance for improvement.
- Any other duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Finance, Accounting, or any related qualification.
- Professional accountancy qualification and membership
- Three years of demonstrable experience in Accountancy field.
- Good understanding of computer MS Office
- Proficiency with systems used by the tax authority (Etax and EFRIS)
- Proficiency wit accounting software like quick books.
Skills and Attributes
- Agility
- Good collaboration skills
- Good analytical and reporting skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- High level of integrity
- Creativity and innovation capabilities
- Ability to coach and mentor
- Leader with passion and drive
- Result oriented
NB: PAYE and 5% NSSF is deducted from each employee monthly.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates can send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Deadline: 15th March 2024
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