Accountant

Accountant

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Company: VAS Global Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

VAS Global Services is looking for an experienced Accountant to manage the financial activities of our Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Kampala, Uganda.

The role will be responsible for branch accounting, cash and revenue reconciliation, financial reporting, payroll support, refunds, audit preparation, and ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Monitor and reconcile cash collections, visa fees, VAS revenue, POS settlements, and bank deposits.
• Ensure accurate billing, fee collection, service charges, and revenue postings.
• Process refunds, waivers, and revenue adjustments in line with approval procedures.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial and revenue reports.
• Maintain revenue, cash reconciliation, and VAS tracking records.
• Support payroll processing, including attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions, and incentives.
• Monitor revenue, transaction volumes, payroll costs, and operational expenses.
• Support budgeting, cost control, vendor payments, and expense monitoring.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure timely reconciliation and corrective action.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and support internal, statutory, and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, statutory requirements, accounting standards, and financial controls.
• Work closely with the centralized Finance team and other departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and financial controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, or a similar role.
• Strong experience in cash and revenue reconciliation.
• Experience in financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Experience with payroll processing and incentive calculations.
• Knowledge of VAT and statutory compliance.
• Experience supporting audits and financial controls.
• Strong MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems skills.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Experience in BPO, Visa Services, Travel & Tourism, Banking, or service-centre operations is an advantage.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Fluency in English and ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Key Skills

Accounting | Financial Reporting | Cash Reconciliation | Revenue Reconciliation | Payroll | VAT | Audit & Compliance | MS Excel | ERP Systems | Budget & Cost Control

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