Vacancy title:
Chief Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance,Management,Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Uganda Tea Corporation Limited (UTCL)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 22 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Company Location

UTCL is located along the Kampala Jinja highway near Lugazi municipal council in Buikwe district approximately 48 kilometers from Kampala City and 40 Kilometers from Jinja opposite Mt ST Mary's College Namagunga.

Company Main Activities

The company mainly deals in the production of tea where 80% of the sales are for the international market and the local market 20%. Made Tea is exported to Mombasa in Kenya to the Auction market with other tea companies around East Africa and sold thereafter. The company also deals with other activities which include afforestation, coffee, cocoa and Bananas.

UTCL produces over 3.5 million kilos of tea annually 10% of Uganda's national output

Job Summary

The Chief Accountant will oversee financial operations, including payments, debtors and creditors management, payroll, and statutory reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role involves supervising accounts staff, enforcing financial controls, preparing management reports, and maintaining accurate records to support decision-making and safeguard company assets.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. A postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

Professional Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

Experience

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2-3 years in a supervisory or senior role.
• Uganda Tea Corporation Ltd values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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