Duty Station: Matugga, Bombo road, Wakiso district
Salary: UGX 1,500,000 – 2,000,000 per month
Benefits: Free meals and accommodation
Number of Positions: 1

Job Summary
Lafab Solutions is recruiting on behalf of its client, Bestpack Uganda, for a qualified, experienced and results-oriented Senior Accountant. The successful candidate will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and financial controls, ensuring accurate financial records, regulatory compliance and effective financial management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee daily accounting operations and monitor financial transactions.
2. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
3. Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow and bank reconciliations.
4. Prepare and monitor budgets, expenditure and financial forecasts.
5. Maintain accurate general ledgers, journals and accounting records.
6. Manage statutory tax obligations, including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax and other applicable taxes.
7. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and financial policies.
8. Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to minimise financial risks.
9. Supervise and guide junior accounting staff where applicable.
10. Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely submission of supporting documents.
11. Monitor financial performance and provide management with relevant financial advice.
12. Ensure proper documentation and accountability for all financial transactions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.
• Full professional CPA qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a senior accounting position.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation and internal controls.
• Practical experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of applicable tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Previous experience supervising accounting functions is an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Oversee daily accounting operations and monitor financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, expenditure and financial forecasts.
• Maintain accurate general ledgers, journals and accounting records.
• Manage statutory tax obligations, including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and financial policies.
• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to minimise financial risks.
• Supervise and guide junior accounting staff where applicable.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely submission of supporting documents.
• Monitor financial performance and provide management with relevant financial advice.
• Ensure proper documentation and accountability for all financial transactions.

• Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.
• Full professional CPA qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a senior accounting position.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation and internal controls.
• Knowledge of applicable tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Previous experience supervising accounting functions is an added advantage.