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Job Title:  Chief Accountant

Organisation: Sekajja Agro Farms Ltd

Duty Station:  Kyaliwajjala, Uganda

 

About the Company:

Sekajja Agro Farms Ltd is a private Ugandan business. It was first established as a sole proprietor in 2017 operating under the names of Sekajja Abbas kezimbira in Sonde, Namugongo and later incorporated as a limited liability company in 2020 with expanded units in Nakosi, Nagalama, Mukono district and Bombo in Luwero district. It has since evolved into a vertically integrated as poultry company. Its main coordination office is located on Gayaza road, Kitetika, Mutuba 1, Wakiso District about 6 miles North of Kampala.

 

Job Summary:   The role is responsible for the management of all financial accounting and stock activities of the business. The position holder will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems, procedures, and controls are operational and enforced. The position holder will manage operational areas under the rules, regulations, and guidelines of SAF while ensuring the accomplishment of goals and targets given by management.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Stock Related Responsibilities        

Prepare weekly reconciled consolidated stock counts report on all stock locations

Prepare weekly restock plan (available stock vs operations’ needs)

Prepare weekly supply chain procurement plan

Prepare consolidated weekly stock valuation report

Generate LPOs for Feed & Chicks raw materials and finished goods

Posting all stock receipts for feed and chicks

Updating all stock movements in the system

Issuing out stock to the DC (system)

Analyze stock take report, raise queries and arrange surprise/spot stock take audits if necessary

Prepare consolidated daily stock closing balances and valuation report

Carry out general ledger reconciliations

Financial Reporting Responsibilities

Ensure daily bank reconciliations

Requisition approvals

Perform the trial balance review and share the mid-month profit and loss together with the Accounts payable accountant.

Prepare monthly and annual management accounts.

Work with the CFO to ensure proper costing and pricing of SAF operations.

Participate in budget preparations

Conduct internal and external audits

Analyze information and advise the CFO on any financial and tax matters.

Ensure career growth of the team members

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

 

Success Measures

Monthly and annual financial statements are completed on time

Accurate budgeting

No stock losses and accurate reporting.

Proper supervision of the delegated team.

Career growth of the delegated team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education & Training: Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance). ACCA or CPA Level 3

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3-4 years’ experience

Very good accounting skills

Financial management knowledge

Very good interpersonal skills.

Very good computer skills

Attitude/Motivation    

Value adding

Enthusiasm, passion, and encouragement to all.

Strong commitment to the mission and values of SAF.

Result driven.

 

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are invited to send their application package(s); academic documents, motivation letter and detailed resume to the Human Resource Manager clearly indicating the position of interest on email; jobs@sekajjaagrofarms.com or hand deliver at our Head Office located at Kyaliwajjala, Home and Office Complex, Rm C-1 Opposite the Kyaliwajjala Mosque.

 

Deadline:  4th October, 2024 at 5.00pm

 

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