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Job Title:  Accountant

Organisation: Human Capital Business Solutions

Job Location: Mityana, Uganda

About the Company:

Human Capital Business Solutions is a boutique human resources consultancy that specializes in strategic HR consulting, Talent Acquisition & Management and HR Outsourcing services.

Job Summary:   On behalf of our client Mwera Tea Estate, we are looking for a competent and experienced Accountant to be based in Mityana, Uganda.

The Accountant is involved in analyzing financial information and data, monitor and report on Stores, Accounts assistants and Cashiers’ operations and prepare financial reports to management in line with Company finance policy and applicable accounting Standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep proper books of accounts inline with the organization’s financial policies procedures and guidelines.
• Review payment and payment vouchers before cheques are prepared forwarded to Head of Finance.
• Monitor primary implementation of company’s internal controls to ensure adequate risk management
• Manage debtors and creditors accounts in line with the Company’s finance policy and guidelines
• Supervise posting of farmers data and ensure farmers payments are calculated on time for payment
• Follow-up on recovery of debts from farmers and staff
• Monitor the preparation of the payroll and farmers payments in line with MGTF finance guidelines and policies
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all invoices, payments, WHT and VAT with-held are accounted for and properly posted.
• Check fixed assets register to ensure proper custody of all company assets and involves in physical verifications exercise.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are processed with appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
• Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries regarding AR and AP
• Reconciling service providers’ account statements and following up on their payments.
• Review accountabilities for operational advances and recommend action to the Finance Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• At least 3-5 years post qualification experience as an Accountant.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP or similar accounting software.
• Analytical skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare financial statements.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, to be able to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong technical skills.

Barriers to Success in Role

• Limited or lack of technical knowledge about Accounting.
• Limited or lack of experience in the use of Tally accounting software.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-ACCT-ACCOUNTANT” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Deadline: 25th October  2024 by 5:00 pm

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

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