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Job Title:  Financial Accountant

Organisation: Southgate Industries

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Southgate Industries is a leading fruit processing company, located in Kampala Industrial & Business Park (KIBP Namanve). We process pineapples, mangoes, and bananas into puree, concentrate, and other value-added products.

Job Summary: The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing SGI’s financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and producing financial statements. The role includes handling tax matters, audit preparation, and maintaining financial controls.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The financial accountant oversees

• Financial Transaction Management
• Financial Reporting and Compliance
• Audit and Internal Controls
• Accounts Reconciliation

Duty/Responsibility

• Oversee all financial transactions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile all accounts to ensure financial data integrity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, filing accurate and timely tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring that all financial records and procedures are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank statements, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or errors in financial records.
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant, providing guidance and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions and records

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of work experience as a Financial Accountant in a busy manufacturing environment preferably a FCMG

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA or CPA

Additional skills:

• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Process and deadline-driven mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• strong negotiation and relationship development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software and tools for reporting and analysis purposes

How to Apply:

Send your CV and relevant documents to: recruitment@southgateindustries.com

Deadline: 31st October 2024

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