• Processing journals • Post to and update the General Ledger. • Process journals at month end as requested. • Monitor and process all journals (i.e. bonus provisions, leave pay provision, budget smoothing general journals, accruals, reallocation accounts and cost centre journals, rent, standard adjusting, audit and closing journal entries etc.) • Assist in resolving any discrepancies raised. • Adjust and release provisions accordingly. • Assess impact of proposed general ledger change. • Reconcile sub ledger entries. • Fixed Asset Accounting • Review procurement invoices. • Compile a Fixed Asset Register. • Review any updates made to the Fixed Asset Register with the asset details and asset classes. • Review any discrepancies resolved between the Fixed Asset Register and the General Ledger. • Extract Fixed Asset Register reports from SAP. • Identify assets to be written off and write off assets accordingly. • Recognize proceeds from the sale of assets. • Impairs assets when applicable. • Accounts for depreciation and capitalization of fixed assets. • Verify (Geographic Information System) GIS Fixed Asset Register. • Close and Consolidate • Assist with close and consolidation (close of General Ledger, Business Warehouse (BW), SAP Finance module (FI), and Revenue). • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. • Prepare statutory financial statements. • Compliance • Manage statutory compliance on remittances and filings. • Coordinate audits and reviews with the statutory bodies. • Staff Debtors • Prepare and upload journals for staff debtors. • Conduct staff debtor allocations and deductions. • Governance • Communicate and update the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and regional controllership manager on country/regional general accounting movements. • Oversight over the Uganda finance team. • Attend Africa wide: General Accounting team meetings and training. • Comply with standardized processes and controls. • Other • Provide overall leadership of the in-country finance team. • Create reporting templates and ad hoc reports and maintains standard reporting repository. • Assist in the preparation of supporting documentation for internal and external audit. • Draft General Ledger communications. • Manage closing timeline and calendar. • Communicate timelines. • Assist with period and year end close activities. • Perform closing adjustments and process allocations. • Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

• At least a second-class bachelor’s degree in a finance or business-related field from a recognized university. • At least five (5) years’ accounting experience in a busy environment. • Professional accounting qualification such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA). • Experience in a professional services firm will be an added advantage. • Be a Ugandan Citizen or eligible to work in Uganda. • Behavioural Competencies • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Good interpersonal and relationship building skills. • Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others. • Strong client delivery focus. • Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease. • Focus on quality and risk. • Problem-solving ability. • Good business acumen. • Technical Competencies • Technical expert in specific functional area. • Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis, and project management skills. • Experience in drafting and delivering presentations. • Good report writing skills. • Sound financial knowledge and understanding.