Head of finance

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Receive supplier invoices, process them, and enter them accurately into the accounting system (QuickBooks or equivalent).
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and proforma invoices for both local sales and export transactions.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and adjustments to ensure proper matching between bank movements and internal records.
• Handle all statutory payments and remittances, including NSSF, URA taxes, withholding tax, and employee-related taxes.
• Manage payroll processing and salary payments (with support from payroll assistant).
• Work closely with the external auditor to facilitate smooth audits and ensure compliance.
• Maintain full responsibility for the company’s books of accounts, including coordination for double accounting / group reporting with the head office.
• Oversee treasury functions, monitor cash flows, and reconcile payments with bank statements.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support on all accounting-related documents.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – fully qualified or at an advanced stage of completion (preferred full CPA from ICPAU).
• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized university (will be an added advantage).
• Experience: At least 2–3 years of hands-on experience in a similar accounting role, preferably in a busy commercial or trading environment.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks or similar).
• Solid understanding of Ugandan tax laws, statutory deductions (NSSF, URA, withholding tax), and compliance requirements.
• Experience in export/import documentation and foreign-related reporting will be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently while taking full ownership of the company’s accounting records.

Key Skills and Attributes

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate with external parties (auditors, head office, banks, and government authorities).

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section