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Job Title:      Senior Associate – Business Services Outsourcing

Organization: BDO East Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Line Manager & Assistant Manager

About Organisation:

BDO East Africa is a member firm of BDO International. We operate three full-fledged offices, located in Kenya (Nairobi), Tanzania (Dar-es-Salaam), Uganda (Kampala), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Rwanda (Kigali). With a combined professional team of over a 125, we take pride from being part of a network that has exceptional capabilities, locally, regionally and globally. Previously known by the name of DCDM, we have a long-established presence in the region. We have been active in Kenya since 1996, in Tanzania since 1997, Uganda since 1999 and Ethiopia since 2013. We have built over the years a large portfolio of clients from both the public and private sector which is diverse in size and industry.

Job Summary:   We are looking for a Senior Associate to provide support in our Business Services Outsourcing department. The Senior Associate will be responsible for a portfolio of clients who have entrusted BDO to manage all or portions of their financial affairs.

As a Senior Associate, you’ll manage client portfolios, oversee bookkeeping and financial reports, and ensure compliance with quality standards. You’ll stay updated on industry changes and work closely with clients and the client management team to address their needs. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy making an impact, this is the perfect role for you!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute necessary bookkeeping as well as preparing accounting reports and facts for clients.
• Review of client accounts and financial statements for appropriate supervision of transactions and placement.
• Coordinate and liaise with the team and clients on financial reports and follow up on supplemental information as required.
• Ensure that the Firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to.
• Keep up to date with the latest accounting, economic, and tax developments.
• Identify statutory and regulatory changes that will affect own clients.
• Establish a close working relationship with clients; understand issues & provide solutions.
• Liaise and communicate with the client management team to ensure a good flow of information, including raising awareness on areas of risk or concern.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in accounting, business outsourcing, payroll, and fund management.

Added advantage:

• Attainment of a professional accounting qualification (Completed Level III).
• Knowledge of Accounting Software

Competences:

• Strong team playing skills.
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse finance and non-finance teams.
• Willing and open to take on tasks and challenges provided by the Manager.
• Be committed and motivated.
• Be able to deliver first-class client service and work effectively as part of a team,
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing,
• Organized and prioritized workload,
• High level of commercial awareness.

How to Apply:

Candidates who know they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position should send as one attachment, their applications with an updated CV with 3 referees and academic certificates/testimonials to humanresources@bdo-ea.com

Deadline: 20th September 2024.

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