Role : Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Salary: UGX 3M
Job Description
The position is a full-time, in-country-based office reporting to the Managing Director. The core responsibilities include:
• Make Tally entries for raw cocoa operations and chocolate manufacturing operations
• Receive, review and confirm source documents for inventory movements
• Review stock counts, confirm and reconcile inventories for cocoa and chocolate
• Supervise Accounts Assistants and cashiers responsible for sourcing operations with a specific focus on:
· MM / Petty cash reporting and budgets
· Verification of accountability for expenses
· Submission and confirmation of inventory reports
· Balancing of buyers and pre-finance for sourcing
· Verification of stocks and dispatches
• Track and report monthly on average costs per inventory item
• Track, report on, and work to minimize losses in production and stores departments.
• Carry out audits and site visits to confirm inventory and accountability.

Required Experience
• Fluent English
• 5-8 years of experience in accounts department for a Ugandan-registered company or entity
• Prior experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing or coffee trading entity (required)
• Degree in relevant Account or Finance field, progress completed towards CPA or ACCA
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Tally ERP
• Positive attitude, attention to detail and strong English communication skills