BASIC FUNCTION
This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Chief accountant in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance department. The position is also responsible to ensure that the management of the financial and accounting practices, systems and controls conform to all applicable statutory requirements and best industry practice.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Managing the entire supplier process:
• Posting of supplier documentation
• Posting supplier payments
• Reconciliation of supplier accounts
• Prepare supplier ageing report
• Resolving and raising supplier queries
• Document management and archiving of both physical and soft documents / records where applicable

Managing the entire debtor process:
• Posting of customer receipts
• Ensure allocations of receipts to outstanding invoices are done correctly and regularly
• Ensure reconciliations of customer accounts are done correctly and regularly
• Follow up on overdue debts in liaison with sales representatives
• Periodic review of new customer accounts created to ensure accuracy of data and correct classification of customers
• Periodic review of any unutilized credit balances in the customer accounts
• Preparing debtor ageing report
• Addressing and responding to any debtor related queries
• Document management and archiving of both physical and soft documents / records where applicable

Managing treasury function
• Querying and resolving any discrepancies in daily sales report with the branches
• Carry out reconciliations of the receipt collection accounts
• Petty cash management
• Assist in bank reconciliations and preparing bank status reports
• Assist in preparing P&L and Balance sheet schedules
• Fixed asset management and producing related reports
• Assist in computation and filing of statutory returns within deadlines
• Be involved in the internal and external audit process
• Assist in budget preparation
• Assist in any other duties assigned from time to time

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Accuracy and diligence
• Planning and organizing
• Coping with pressure
• Innovation and learning

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
• ACCA / CPA Uganda or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge on Uganda tax laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of SAP B1 will be an added advantage