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The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a consistent corporate financial strategy through a range of avenues, such as managing and allocating accounts, financial statements, and tax data. The candidate will also be the point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax authorities.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Uganda
Job descriptions & requirements
ABOUT G4S
G4S is a leading global integrated security company specializing in the provision of security products, services, and solutions. The company is part of the Allied Universal group, the world’s leading security service provider with operations in 85 countries and a workforce of over 800,000 employees. We specialize in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are strategic threats. G4S in Africa is the largest private-sector employer and the largest security company in Africa, with operations in more than 20 African countries and more than 90,000 employees on the continent.
Main Purpose of Position
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a consistent corporate financial strategy through a range of avenues, such as managing and allocating accounts, financial statements, and tax data. The candidate will also be the point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax authorities.
ROLE INFORMATION
Job Title Accountant
Reporting Line Head of Finance
Direct Reports Account Assistants
Competency Role Classification Support
BPC Category Finance
Career Path Head of Finance
Country / Location Uganda
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
KPA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Financial Operations & Reporting
● Ensure timely and accurate financial reports
● Maintenance of acceptable accounting records of the financial transactions and results
● Ensure all financial controls are implemented.
● Ensure timely and accurate posting of all accounting transactions.
● Manage and maintain the integrity of the accounting system
● Maintain the company’s asset register with all supporting documentation.
● Review and timely preparation of bank payments.
● Ensure compliance with IFRS and all group accounting standards.
● Ensure timely monthly ledger reconciliations.
● Reconcile all accounts payable and adequate supporting documents.
2. Audit
● Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors
● Investigate and follow up on discrepancies in audit reports
● Provide feedback to auditors and management on discrepancies.
● Manage the provision of accurate and timely monthly financial data for financial accounting
3. Taxation
● Ensure compliance with existing taxation laws, policies, and procedures
● Ensure accurate and completed tax filing and assessments
● Manage SARS compliance
4. Management
● Part of the financial planning and budgeting
● Part of the team overseeing budget forecasting and cash flow management
● Ensure government compliance in all financial tasks
● Conduct monthly reviews of business costs in line with business costs.
● Ensure proper stakeholder compliance.
● Any other duties that may be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualification
● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or any financial-related qualification
● Professional accountancy qualification with a minimum LEVEL II for CPA
● Full membership of ICPAU/ACCA is an added advantage.
Experience
● 2-3+ years of experience in the finance area
● Proficiency with the SAGE EVO Accounting system added advantage
● Staff management experience is desirable
● Financial and cost control experience essential
● Computer Literacy – with specific reference to Excel/Sheets
Skills and Attributes
● Analytical
● Communication
● Delivering performance
● Collaborative and cooperative
● Computer literacy
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