Main Purpose of Job
The incumbent will support the effective delivery of Project Services (PS) Accounting to the business. In addition, he/she will be charged with ensuring correct reporting of revenue and maintaining the integrity of engagements in SAP.

What you will do
• Circulate weekly revenue flash to the relevant teams and provide business insights to the different service lines and Finance team leaders based on available data;
• Perform first-level revenue analysis and combine with cost analysis from the General Accounting Accountant, provide feedback to the Country/ Regional/ Service Line Partner/s on project related results;
• Coordinate quarterly WIP audits and ensure EA service lines sign off WIP balances at the end of each financial year;
• Assist business in collating the required information (such as the project plans, billing schedules and resourcing) to open project codes;
• Verify accuracy and completeness of information required to open project codes;
• Enforce compliance of governance requirements in the way that project codes are opened;
• Oversee the code opening integration of Phoenix to SAP S/4HANA , and load any additional information required by SAP;
• Ensure timeous and accurate opening and closing of engagement codes (by self or business if applicable;
• Manage billing based on the project plan and instructions from business;
• Submit zero rated/ exempt VAT invoices to the Tax Compliance Accountant for tax compliance checks;
• Manage project code closure, with no activity, via a monthly ‘clean-up’ exercise;

Resolve queries relating to project services data or processes;
• Provide assistance and system training to project leaders on SAP activities relating to WIP and revenue reviews, rebates, provisions and revenue recognition reconciliations; and
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
• At least an Upper Second class Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field from a recognized university;
• A minimum of 16 points at ‘A’ Level or equivalent;
• A first Grade in ‘O’ Level (with at least credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
• At least four (4) years’ accounting experience in a busy environment.
• Professional accounting qualification such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA);
• Experience in a professional services firm will be an added advantage;
• Be a Ugandan citizen or eligible to work in Uganda.

Behavioural competencies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Problem solving ability.
• Good business acumen.

Technical Competencies
• Technical expert in specific functional area.
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management skills.
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations.
• Good report writing skills.
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding.