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• Data capture: input financial data into Pastel (Accounting
  software).
• Reconciliation of staff-float ledger, prepayment ledgers, supplier
  ledgers, accruals and other reconciliations as may requested of you from
  time to time.
• Liaise with utility providers and ensure timely reconciliation of
  accounts. Telephone, internet, water and electricity are covered
• Maintain sufficient and regularly updated accounting records to
  enable the preparation of weekly reports and month-end Management
  accounts.
• Prepare and regularly update the cash forecast schedule for the
  business
• Timely submission of statutory returns with their payments: NSSF,
  PAYE, WHT, VAT and LST are covered, plus any other statutory requirement
  as may be gazetted by the government of Uganda.
• Procurement of canteen and office supplies – rations, stationary
  etc.
• Liaise with the stores to ensure timely and adequate supplies are
  maintained to avoided stock outs of supplies.
• Maintain a daily updated schedule of purchases to ensure timely
  delivery of the same. Consignment details, seller, transporter, date of
  payment, date of shipment, contact person, expected delivery date and
  actual delivery date are covered.
• Prepare weekly payments as per the authorised schedule, and ensure
  timely delivery of the same to the intended payees.
• Negotiating favourable exchange rates with the company’s bankers.
• Assist as a backup to the Assistant Accountant responsible for
  receivables i.e. input of sales and receipts into Pastel.
• Maintain a clean general ledger.
• Report any financial irregularities or other theft/suspected theft
  to management immediately.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal controls
  and accounting procedures.
• Implement and maintain reliable accounting procedures consistent
  with international best practice for use in keeping company accounting
  records.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

• The applicant must hold a Degree in either B.COM/BBA with a major in
  accounting/finance
• One to two years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Word)
• Good acumen for numbers/figures
• Analytical mindset with problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze
  and relevantly circulate information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask is a must
• Experience in accounting software Sage Pastel is an added advantage

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