Job Purpose The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting activities, supporting inventory and production costing, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory and company financial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and accounting entries.
• Process supplier invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries.
• Perform bank, cash, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier payments and maintain accurate creditor records.
• Prepare customer invoices and monitor outstanding receivables.
• Follow up on overdue payments and reconcile customer accounts.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile inventory movements.
• Support stock counts and inventory audits.
• Monitor raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-progress.
• Assist in product costing and cost analysis.
• Monitor production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare statutory returns, including VAT, PAYE, NSSF, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan tax regulations and accounting standards.
• Support external audits and provide required documentation.

Financial Controls

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.
• Maintain proper filing of accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Identify financial risks and recommend improvements to financial processes.

Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to Management.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA Level II or above is an added advantage.
• Membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) is desirable.

Experience

• 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory accounting and stock management is highly desirable.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Tally, Sage, or ERP systems is an added advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing costing and inventory management.
• Good understanding of Ugandan tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Timely completion of bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Accuracy of inventory reconciliations.
• Timely submission of statutory returns.
• Effective management of accounts receivable and payable.
• Compliance with internal financial controls.
• Reduction in accounting errors and reconciliation variances.
• Timely support during audits and month-end closing.