Job Purpose:
• Compute and manage all accounting transactions of the organization
• Conduct regular inspections of the organization’s inventory
• Ensure timely bank payments in compliance with the organization’s policies on procurement
• Prepare and monitor budget forecasts
• Fill all tax returns and advise Management on any tax obligations
• Report on the organization’s financial health and liquidity
• Support the audit of financial transactions and documents

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategy, Planning and Management
• Financial Management
• Stakeholder management.
• Computation and timely filing of tax returns of the organization.
• Ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the company’s financial system
• Regular Inspections and maintenance of the organization’s assets.
• Regular reports to management
• Monthly running staff payrolls in accordance with the Human Resource and Financial Manual.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCES
• Knowledge of QuickBooks
• Taxation and fiscal accounting
• Budgeting
• Grant/External funds Accounting
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Payables and receivables accounting
• Book-keeping and book-closing

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCES
• Accountability and Dependability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
• Transparency and Integrity: Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Team spirit and collaboration: Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve the organizational goals and deliverables; Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
• Detail-oriented and Thorough: Pays attention to details in order to ensure that all work is accurate and completed according to established protocol
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapts to changing needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Time-Management: effectively and efficiently manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals within deadlines
• Follow-through and Initiative: Works independently to complete tasks, shows initiative in flagging issues, and follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Proactive Communication: Shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Diplomacy and Tact: Maintains composure in challenging situations, and diplomatically handles interpersonal situations.
• Employee Engagement and enthusiasm: Demonstrates commitment to the job

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Mandatory Requirements:
• A First Class or Upper Second-Class degree in accounting, finance, or other related fields is essential.
• Professional Accounting Certification – Certified Public Accountant (Uganda) or ACCA
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Finance and Accounting, preferably working with transport or Coffee Company.