ACACIA FOUNDATION LTD is looking for an Accountant candidate for its factory in Mubende. As the successful applicant, you’ll have a minimum of three years’ experience spent working in a finance department – preferably with knowledge of a manufacturing environment. You will have had exposure to managing international account receivables/payables, credit control, monitoring customer trading terms and raising high-value invoices. With either accounting qualification(s) or equivalent experience, you’ll demonstrate a good knowledge of accounting procedures and standards. Experience of working with an ERP system (especially SAP) will be a strong advantage.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Maintaining/updating the status of account receivables and payables.
• Working closely with the Sales Department to ensure compliance with trade and payment agreements.
• Manage all accounting transactions.
• Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct.
• Recording and filing cash transactions.
• Controlling credit and chasing debt.
• Invoice processing and filing.
• Processing expense requests for the accountant to approve.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers.
• Updating and maintaining procedural documentation.
• Prepare budget forecasts.
• Publish financial statements in time.
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
Competence record:
• At least three years work experience as an Accountant.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures.
• Familiarity with finance regulations.
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. SAP).
• Organization skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Good command of English both oral and written.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Bachelor’s degree in in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 21 2023
Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Mubende, East Africa
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Send email to jobapplication.acacia@gmail.com
