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Job Title:   Cost Accountant

Organisation: Precision Recruitment International (PRI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Precision Recruitment International (PRI) works with our clients to support their people agenda, helping them connect with top talent and put measures in place to get the best out of their teams resulting in better business performance. We work with clients across borders, having an international reach with specialist local knowledge. We have over 10 years experience in the local African market and more than 5 years across international markets.

Our client in the chocolate industry in Uganda is looking for a full-time Cost Accountant reporting to the Managing Director. The position will be based in Kampala. The ideal candidate should have experience in tally entries for raw material manufacturing, reviewing inventory movements, staff supervision, tracking average costs, minimizing production and store losses, and conducting audits for inventory and accountability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make tally entries for raw cocoa operations and chocolate manufacturing operations.
• Receive, review and confirm source documents for inventory movements.
• Review stock counts, confirm and reconcile inventories for cocoa and chocolate
• Supervise Accounts Assistants and cashiers responsible for Latitude sourcing operations with a specific focus on:
  • MM / Petty cash reporting and budgets
  • Verification of accountability for expenses
• Submission and confirmation of inventory reports
• Balancing of buyers and pre-finance for sourcing
• Verification of stocks and dispatches
• Track and report monthly on average costs per inventory item.
• Track, report on, and work to minimize losses in production and stores departments.
• Carry out audits and site visits to confirm inventory and accountability.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Degree in relevant Account or Finance field, progress completed towards CPA or ACCA
• 5-8 years of experience in accounts department for a Ugandan registered company or entity
• Prior experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing or coffee trading entity (required)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Tally ERP
• Fluent English
• Positive attitude, attention to detail and strong English communication skills

NB: Qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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