Accountant

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing the company’s monthly financial statements/Management Accounts and provide analytical commentary on performance-based efficiencies and margins.
• Analyzing the Actual performances based on Unit costs, ASP, Volumes  against the budget & forecasts and paint an outlook of the area that need urgent attention by Management.
• Responsible for managing the daily cash flows and allocate to approved critical suppliers & internal payments, directly monitors the banking transactions and is directly in contact with the bank.
• Ensuring all statutory obligations (PAYE, VAT, WHT, and NSSF) and annual income taxes and provisions are filed and paid for in time.
• Review all transactions to make sure they are properly approved as per internal accounting best practices.
• Provide financial review for purchase requests, quotation analysis, purchase orders, expense reports & payment requisition.
• Coordinate and prepare weekly and monthly cash requirement for all departments, submit and make sure sufficient cash is available and monitor its use.
• Make sure surprise, weekly and monthly cash counts are being made and documented for all petty cash as per the current company policy. 
• Make sure all cash, bank and advances are reconciled with cash counts, bank statements and outstanding advances and the General ledger.
• Maintain all fixed asset registers, posting monthly depreciation, managed the leases and ensure all insurance policies are up-to-date.
• Provide planned technical support, backstopping, coaching and training to all finance staff.
• Directly supervise all Accounts Assistants and make sure all deliver all required performances as per the deadlines.
• Managing the Receivables & Payables, performing regular reconciliations, investigating any irregularities noted, and resolving in consultation with the Finance Manager, Sales Manager, and externally with customers & Suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan and standard accounting practice.
• Ensure data security of all finance data by regular monthly back-up for all staff.
• Review and track all purchases and contracts and other commitments for Rapid Kate Services (U) Ltd.
• Create Debtors & Suppliers accounts, accounts code, and ensure accounts are not duplicated.
• Participate/Guide in the preparation of the budget with all departments and ensure they are detailed as possible.
• Implement and maintain proper document archiving systems that promote easy access to documents whenever needed.
• Ensure the company receives payments from debtors within the timeline.
• Manage all intercompany transactions and ensure accurate closing balances monthly and properly revalued.
• Act as a contact point for all external audit queries during the interim   & final annual audits.
• Assist other finance functions and offices whenever need arises and         other tasks to be assigned by the supervisor
• Perform any other duties that may be required by management.
• Attendance & Payroll preparation.
• Handle URA audit & Query.
• Online payment preparation
• Training down staff in account department.
• Bank reconciliation daily basis

Requirements and Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or any other related field.
• Professional qualifications CPA or ACCA are a distinct advantage.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel & PowerPoint and related data analysis tools. 
• At least 4 years experience in a similar role from a reputable company directly involved in Financial Reporting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead, supervise and monitor teams.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and demonstrate integrity, independent thinking, sound judgment, and respect for others.
• Proven capability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, with people at all levels in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.

How To Apply: 

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