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• The
  job holder will be tasked with the preparation of timely and accurate
  monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Compile
  and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements
  including monthly and annual accounts.
• The
  Accountant will prepare monthly Bank reconciliation statements by
  monitoring and resolving bank issues including fee anomalies and check
  differences.
• Regularly
  review financial transactions by auditing documents to ensure financial
  records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and
  procedures.
• In
  charge of reconciling and resolving financial discrepancies and
  irregularities by collecting and analysing account information.
• Maintain
  the security of financial information by following international
  accounting standards and ensuring database backups.
• Offer
  technical financial support in budget and forecast activities.
• Handle
  all payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Ensure
  that all Statutory payments (PAYE/VAT/Withholding Taxes/corporate tax, etc.)
  are made
• Manage
  and prepare the payroll
• Prepare
  annual returns for the Company and Directors
• Manage
  and track company Assets.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Accountant career opportunity should hold a University
  Degree from a reputable institution.
• A
  full member of an International Accounting Professional body such as CPA,
  ACCA or its equivalent
• A
  member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
• At
  least five years of post-qualification experience preferably with Audit
  Experience.
• Detailed
  knowledge and understanding of Accounting principles
• Strong
  knowledge in financial reporting
• Payroll
  management experience
• Knowledge
  of state regulations and requirements
• Computer
  literacy i.e. working knowledge of Accounting software preferably TALLY
• Ability
  to design and operationalize processes.
• Possess
  the ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Excellent
  planning and organizational skills
• Ability
  to lead and work with and through teams.
• Ability
  to take initiative and act before being told.
• Ability
  to focus on key goals and deliver results.
• Ability
  to focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability
  to pursue high standards in line with agreed organizational values and
  standards of professionalism
• Ability
  to work under pressure.
• Ability
  to set up and establish internal controls

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