About US:

Yellowstone Archivers Ltd is a Ugandan indigenous company doing consultancy works specifically in Information Science and Human Resource Management. Our quality hands-on exposure is for twelve (12) years.

Job Summary:

The Chief Accountant will provide effective management of all financial tasks that include accounting, treasury, compliance, financial reporting, tax, and internal control/audit policies and procedures in a most effective and efficient manner. The incumbent will register coordinated budget plans and maintenance as well as coordinating departmental HR in conducting accounting activities in line with set guidelines and principles.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely closure of books of accounts in compliance with best accounting practices
• Prepare & present timely financial reports as may be required by senior management
• Prepare & dispatch customer statements and payment notifications/reminders
• Maintain track of payment defaulters in liaison with sales management & debt recovery units
• Ensure scrutiny of all bills payable to suppliers and execute supplier account reconciliations
• Prepare weekly & monthly cash flow forecasts in view of restocking and borrowing needs
• Maintain smooth working relationship with banks, revenue authorities, suppliers & clients
• Ensure entity level legal & tax compliance in a timely manner with zero tolerance to non-compliance.
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors to ensure timely delivery of financial reports
• Lead reviews of financial management & accounting manual for relevant application and implementation
• Supervise departmental teams through setting periodic targets and delivering performance reports
• Establish system controls for new financial systems and improve existing procedures and processes
• Manage and maintain accounting, time keeping, payroll, inventory, property and other related procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Hold a Post graduate qualification
• Professional CPA/ACCA
• Seven to ten years of accounting experience in a busy fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) business
• Financial analytics
• High application of IT skills
• Command of job knowledge
• Ardent planner
• Cost consciousness
• Professionalism
• Age: Below 40 years of age

All candidates should scan and submit an application letter, CV (not exceeding 5 pages), copies of UCE, UACE, Diploma/Degree transcript & Certificate plus any professional certificate to The HR Specialist, Yellowstone Archivers, Kampala through [email protected]

Deadline: Friday 3rd April 2020 by Midnight