Senior Accountant
2026-08-26T08:35:32+00:00
DP World
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics
2026-09-02T17:00:00+00:00
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About the job
Job Context
Involved in the recording and classifying of financial data, reconciling accounts, cost management, conducting financial analysis and assisting in budgeting and forecasting process.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
- Prepare and present financial records, including general ledger accounts and monthly management accounts.
- Detailed financial analysis of actuals against forecast and budget
- Processing of recurring and non-recurring journal entries and other general ledger processing as necessary.
- Perform month end close processes, support global shared services as necessary.
- Perform reviews of gross profit and prepare exception reporting, follow up on queries with operational teams.
- Work with operational teams to prepare budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, follow up and close reconciling variances.
- Review intercompany transactions and resolve validations and queries in a timely manner.
- Prepare payment proposals in line with payment terms.
- Follow up on outstanding debtors.
- Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts.
- Upload bank statements and prepare bank reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset register.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Prepare vat, income tax, withholding tax and other relevant country specific tax reporting and related reconciliations.
- Prepare month end Hyperion reporting packs.
- Support in the internal and external audit process.
- Execute all in country statutory remittance.
Qualifications Required
Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Experience in the Clearing and Forwarding environment.
- Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint
- Proficient Hyperion (HFM) knowledge
- Proficient Oracle and/ / SAP knowledge
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
EEO Statement
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
- Prepare and present financial records, including general ledger accounts and monthly management accounts.
- Detailed financial analysis of actuals against forecast and budget
- Processing of recurring and non-recurring journal entries and other general ledger processing as necessary.
- Perform month end close processes, support global shared services as necessary.
- Perform reviews of gross profit and prepare exception reporting, follow up on queries with operational teams.
- Work with operational teams to prepare budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, follow up and close reconciling variances.
- Review intercompany transactions and resolve validations and queries in a timely manner.
- Prepare payment proposals in line with payment terms.
- Follow up on outstanding debtors.
- Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts.
- Upload bank statements and prepare bank reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset register.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Prepare vat, income tax, withholding tax and other relevant country specific tax reporting and related reconciliations.
- Prepare month end Hyperion reporting packs.
- Support in the internal and external audit process.
- Execute all in country statutory remittance.
- Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint
- Proficient Hyperion (HFM) knowledge
- Proficient Oracle and/ / SAP knowledge
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Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
DP World
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 2 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the job
Job Context
Involved in the recording and classifying of financial data, reconciling accounts, cost management, conducting financial analysis and assisting in budgeting and forecasting process.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
- Prepare and present financial records, including general ledger accounts and monthly management accounts.
- Detailed financial analysis of actuals against forecast and budget
- Processing of recurring and non-recurring journal entries and other general ledger processing as necessary.
- Perform month end close processes, support global shared services as necessary.
- Perform reviews of gross profit and prepare exception reporting, follow up on queries with operational teams.
- Work with operational teams to prepare budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, follow up and close reconciling variances.
- Review intercompany transactions and resolve validations and queries in a timely manner.
- Prepare payment proposals in line with payment terms.
- Follow up on outstanding debtors.
- Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts.
- Upload bank statements and prepare bank reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset register.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Prepare vat, income tax, withholding tax and other relevant country specific tax reporting and related reconciliations.
- Prepare month end Hyperion reporting packs.
- Support in the internal and external audit process.
- Execute all in country statutory remittance.
Qualifications Required
Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Experience in the Clearing and Forwarding environment.
- Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint
- Proficient Hyperion (HFM) knowledge
- Proficient Oracle and/ / SAP knowledge
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
EEO Statement
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
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