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Job Title:  Project Services Accountant 

Organisation: Deloitte

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.

Job Summary:   The incumbent will support the effective delivery of Project Services (PS) Accounting to the business. In addition, he/she will be charged with ensuring correct reporting of revenue and maintaining the integrity of engagements in SAP. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Finance Team as a Project Services Accountant. This position will be based in our Kampala office in Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Circulate weekly revenue flash to the relevant teams and provide business insights to the different service lines and Finance team leaders based on available data;
• Perform first-level revenue analysis and combine with cost analysis from the General Accounting Accountant, provide feedback to the Country/ Regional/ Service Line Partner/s on project related results;
• Coordinate quarterly WIP audits and ensure EA service lines sign off WIP balances at the end of each financial year;
• Assist business in collating the required information (such as the project plans, billing schedules and resourcing) to open project codes;
• Verify accuracy and completeness of information required to open project codes;
• Enforce compliance of governance requirements in the way that project codes are opened;
• Oversee the code opening integration of Phoenix to SAP S/4HANA , and load any additional information required by SAP;
• Ensure timeous and accurate opening and closing of engagement codes (by self or business if applicable;
• Manage billing based on the project plan and instructions from business;
• Submit zero rated/ exempt VAT invoices to the Tax Compliance Accountant for tax compliance checks;
• Manage project code closure, with no activity, via a monthly ‘clean-up’ exercise;
• Resolve queries relating to project services data or processes;
• Provide assistance and system training to project leaders on SAP activities relating to WIP and revenue reviews, rebates, provisions and revenue recognition reconciliations; and
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic Impact – Independently assists team to deliver services within defined strategic objectives.
• Client Impact (External / Internal) – Works collaboratively with own team and that of the client service line/area to deliver quality service in allocated tasks.
• Operational Effectiveness – Understands context of own delivery against timelines.
• Development / Growth of Team (as applicable to role) – Actively works to address identified development areas.
• Budgets/Profitability – Effectively uses time, equipment and resources.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• At least an Upper Second class Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field from a recognized university;
• A minimum of 16 points at ‘A’ Level or equivalent;
• A first Grade in ‘O’ Level (with at least credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
• At least four (4) years’ accounting experience in a busy environment.
• Professional accounting qualification such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA);
• Experience in a professional services firm will be an added advantage;
• Be a Ugandan citizen or eligible to work in Uganda.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Problem solving ability.
• Good business acumen.

Technical Competencies

• Technical expert in specific functional area.
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management skills.
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations.
• Good report writing skills.
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal at the link below.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.

Deadline: 8th September 2024

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