Chief Accountant
2026-09-03T18:00:30+00:00
Marriott
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FULL_TIME
Ggaba Road, P.O. Box 190771
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Hospitality, and Tourism
Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Operations
2026-09-17T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Summary
Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes. Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education And Experience
4-year bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years experience in finance and accounting or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
Balances credit card ledgers.
Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.
Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
Completes period end function each period.
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Leading Accounting Teams
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive.
Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks.
Provides an “open door policy” and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.
Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.
Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
Supports the development, mentoring and training of employees.
Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.
Trains people on account receivable posting techniques.
- Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes.
- Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution.
- Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
- Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
- Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
- Balances credit card ledgers.
- Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
- Completes period end function each period.
- Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
- Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
- Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.
- Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive.
- Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks.
- Provides an “open door policy” and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.
- Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.
- Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.
- Supports the development, mentoring and training of employees.
- Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.
- Trains people on account receivable posting techniques.
- Accounting
- General Ledger Management
- Account Balancing
- Ledger Reconciliation
- Reporting
- Discrepancy Resolution
- Auditing
- Fraud Prevention
- Collection Procedures
- Financial Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Data Compilation and Verification
- Credit Card Ledger Balancing
- Credit Reference Checks
- Budget Management
- Tax Monitoring and Accrual
- Asset Safeguarding
- Period End Closing Procedures
- Financial Resource Management
- Return Check Procedures
- Gross Revenue Reporting
- Write-off Procedures
- Consolidated Deposit Procedures
- Technical Proficiency
- Computer Systems Proficiency
- Financial Spreadsheet Development
- Data Entry and Processing
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership
- Influence and Encouragement
- Financial/Business Decision Making Advocacy
- Honesty and Integrity
- Leading by Example
- Motivation
- Delegation
- Cultural Diversity Management
- Quality Management
- Employee Development and Mentoring
- Coaching and Counseling
- Account Receivable Posting Techniques
- 4-year bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.
- OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years experience in finance and accounting or related professional area.
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Vacancy title:
Chief Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Marriott
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, September 17 2026
Duty Station:
Ggaba Road, P.O. Box 190771 | Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Summary
Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes. Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education And Experience
4-year bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years experience in finance and accounting or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
Balances credit card ledgers.
Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.
Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
Completes period end function each period.
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Leading Accounting Teams
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive.
Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks.
Provides an “open door policy” and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.
Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.
Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
Supports the development, mentoring and training of employees.
Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.
Trains people on account receivable posting techniques.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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