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Job Title:    Senior Accountant

Organisation: ASAAK Financial Services

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Asaak Financial Services has developed a revolutionary mobile system and pair it with extraordinary customer service to offer financial products that can be accessed anywhere, without the hassle or judgement of traditional institutions. Our products are designed meet clients at their level.

Job Summary:  The Senior Accountant at Asaak will be responsible for the financial and accounting transactions of the company. He or She files taxes and manages financial accounts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and ensure the organization’s financial practices align with the company objectives and growth aspirations.
• Oversee all financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and capital expenditures.
• Prepare, present, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to advise Management on financial performance, and budgetary control measures within the agreed reporting guidelines.
• Prepare monthly payroll and make remittances to statutory bodies and payments in line with the Statutory requirements.
• Take the lead in and drive the budgeting and forecasting processes, prepare the company’s annual budgets and monitor the implementation of approved budgets by Management and the Board in line with the company’s guidelines.
• Facilitate and implement quarterly and annual internal, external audit findings related to the financial management of the company in line with the audit guidelines.
• Engage with external partners, such as auditors, investors, and regulatory authorities
• Ensure up-to-date compliance with financial regulations and standards, including timely reporting and audits
• Oversee and evaluate staff’s performance in the Finance and accounts department, continuously assess their knowledge and skills levels, and provide relevant guidance, coaching and training ensuring high levels of accuracy, efficiency and team cohesion in line with the company and departmental guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The job holder should have:

• Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance), BBA (Accounting or Finance), Bachelor’s Degree in accounting & finance, microfinance or any related field majoring in accounting with at least level 2 of ACCA/CPA
• Must have at least 3-5 years of working experience in Accounting and Financial analysis.
• Must be detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be trustworthy and willing to take responsibility
• Must have outstanding written and verbal communications skills (English)
• Must have experience and proficiency in accounting software preferably QuickBooks.
• Must have high levels of personal and professional integrity

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send via e-mail their complete applications with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references addressed to

The HR & Administration Office,

Asaak Financial Services

careers@asaak.co

Deadline:  8th August 2024 by 5:00 pm

NB: While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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