We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Financial Accountant to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in accounting principles, Taxation and financial reporting. The financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

Key duties and responsibilities;
• Assist the FC in managing the finance department.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing relationships with key stakeholders (Banks, URA, Lawyers and other key institutions).
• Assist management in the formulation of its overall financial direction.
• Ensure that all bank reconciliations are properly done and promptly.
• Monthly review of Supplier and Customer balances.
• Coordinating Monthly stock takes.
• Ensure that intercompany balances are reconciled and confirmed on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that all transactions are timely recorded, classified and reported in compliance with international financial reporting standard. (IFRS)
• Ensure that Vat returns are prepared and payments are made on time.
• Prepare Vat reconciliations prior to submission of return.
• Ensure that PAYE, WHT, NSSF are filed timely as per Uganda tax laws.
• Timely preparation of financial reports.
• Participate in preparation of annual budgets.
• Participate in preparation of audit files for audit purposes.
• Perform banking duties as a third-party agent including deposits, withdrawals and related tasks.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the head of department

Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance from a recognised university.
• Professional accounting qualification either ACCA or CPA.
• Knowledge of Sage 300 is an added advantage.
• Experience in the accounting field (Minimum 5 years).
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Uganda taxation laws.
• Attention to detail and high level of integrity.
• Organized and self-driven.
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a Ugandan.