Are you interested in contributing to the future of our planet and building a sustainable food system? Are you passionate about financial administration and seeking a challenging position within an enthusiastic team? Fiber Foods is a fast-growing start-up company that sources and processes dehydrated jackfruit, a clean meat replacing ingredient, in Uganda and Kenya, supporting local economies.
Starting date: 1st May, 2023
Contract type: Part time – 2 days a week, renewed based on performance
Deadline for Application: 20th April, 2023

Key Responsibilities:
As an interim Accountant at Fiber Foods, you will be responsible for managing part of the financial administration, as well as supporting the administration of a Joint Venture that will be established in the future. Your duties will include; –

Monthly reporting
• conducting monthly ledger closings
• ensuring intercompany accounts are accurate
• preparing and submitting VAT returns
• overseeing stock counts and accounts payable
• booking and depreciating assets
• creating cash flow forecasts on a quarterly basis
• generating reports and preparing financial statements (P&L/BS/CF)
• conducting additional monthly checks, recording any inconsistencies to assist with reconciling inaccuracies in the system
• prepare for yearly accounts/audits, and preparing and sending sales invoices.

Organizational Structure:
You will report to the Uganda team Lead and Managing Director. You will work with the Finance & Operations Manager to coordinate tasks.

Requirements & Skills:
The ideal candidate should have
• proven bookkeeping experience
• experience with QuickBooks and payroll
• strong computer skills (Excel & Word)
• attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to prioritize workload.