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• Prepare all returns for authorities such
  as Electricity Regulatory Authority, Rural Electrification Agency, Uganda
  Revenue Authority, NSSF and Municipal Council.
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate
  financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in
  accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Tasked with the reconciliation of all the
  necessary ledger Accounts including but not limited to the Bank,
  Receivables and Payable accounts.
• Prepare all supporting information for the
  annual audit with the approved external auditors.
• Preparing detailed management accounts for
  the use of all management staff who are budget holders and who are
  responsible for implementing projects or providing support services.
• Providing the Chief Executive Officer on a
  quarterly basis summaries of field financial results in the form of
  Financial Reporting Pack and or the Account management system (Quick
  books)
• Preparing reports on utilization of
  revenue/grants from external donors as they are required

• Develop and maintain financial accounting
  systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit
  control, and petty cash.
• Responsible for ensuring that adequate
  procedures are implemented so that a proper system of budgetary control
  can be operated.
• Supporting the Heads of department, and
  other staffs in the preparation of budgets which should reflect as
  accurately as possible the financial impact of proposed activities
• Ensuring that there are adequate procedures
  for identifying the financial impact of changes in proposed activities and
  for revising the approved budget for same
• Ensuring that clear reports are provided
  to heads of department which enable them to identify variances from
  approved budget and to take necessary corrective action
• Ensuring that proper and effective audits
  of branch and vending office finances are carried out on monthly,
  quarterly and an annual basis
• Document and maintain complete and
  accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Review monthly results and implement
  monthly variance reporting as compared to budget
• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow
  forecasts in accordance with policy

• Manage the bookkeeping function, including
  maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable
  and payroll using a custom Accounting Package.
• Responsible for ensuring that the
  Accounting Management systems and records are adequate to identify and
  protect the assets and interests of the organization and to enhance as far
  as possible the efficiency and effectiveness of the manner in which assets
  are utilized.
• Maintain company bank accounts
• Ensuring that there are strong and
  effective controls over cash and bank holdings.
• Ensuring that all company fixed assets and
  inventory/stock is properly managed and accounted for.

• Undertaking performance appraisals of
  finance staff and developing their skills in finance functions
• Support HR in executing payroll functions
  to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
• Tasked with reviewing and updating
  accounting and finance manuals as required
• Identifying accounts training needs and
  help develop their finance skills
• Improving controls over transport costs in
  liaison with heads of department and relevant staff
• Work in liaison with the procurement staff
  on purchases, stock control and insurance.
• Ensuring that all statutory deductions and
  taxes are complied with and to liaise with relevant authorities in this respect.

• The applicant should preferably hold a university
  degree in accounting or business Administration specializing in Accounting
  or finance from a recognized Institution. And professional membership of
  CPA/ACCA/ICPAU.
• At least two years of good track record in
  accounting at middle or at top-management level in a busy environment.
• Candidates should be self-motivated &
  have experience of planning & delegating work within a team
  environment.
• Computer literacy skills with comprehensive
  knowledge of MS Excel & accounting packages. (QuickBooks)
• Good communication and team building
  skills.
• Able to use initiative and work with
  limited supervision and under pressure, be organized, motivated and
  reliable
• Keen attention to details.

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