Position Summary:

The Junior Accountant is responsible for all financial records and filling for the Uganda operations. Support the Finance team in the financial management and general administration of the Uganda business. Responsible for preparation of accounting information and providing high quality support service to the operations team.

Key Result Areas and accountabilities:

• Preparation of payments.
• Preparation of creditors reconciliations
• Preparation of Debtors reconciliations
• Posting of expense journals and sales
• Posting of fixed asset journals
• Daily collection of bank statements
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Ensure accounting records systems are maintained in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Manage petty cash of the business
• Ensure all the financial transactions are processed in SAGE PASTEL on timely manner and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ensure that the fixed assets register is accurate and updated regularly
• Ensure bank and creditors reconciliations are prepared on a timely basis
• Ensure a proper and organized filing system is in place
• Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures
• Post daily financial transactions into Sage pastel
• Prepare and submit (after approval by the FM) monthly and annual VAT, income tax and other statutory submissions as well as ensuring timeous payment thereof
• Prepare weekly payment schedules;
• Ensure suppliers and poles suppliers are paid as per the agreed credit terms
• Prepare and maintain the Month-end closing file with all expenses and balance sheet items reconciled and properly supported
• Ensure sales invoices and statements to customers are raised accurately and on a timely basis
• Ensure operations financial activities are run smoothly and proper accounting for all stock, fuel, machinery/tools and asset utilization are in place
• Adhere to risk and corporate governance programs according to the Group policy
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of Uganda
• Ensure all tax and accounting matters are diligently managed within the provisions and concessions of respective industries
• Develop and maintain system of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the company
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of Uganda including submission of all statutory returns
• Manage relations with financial stakeholders, i.e. financial institutions, auditors, Country Revenue Authority (URA), public officials.
• Ensure accurate costing for sales orders and tenders
• Ensure effective asset management of the operation
• Ensure collections from customers are raised accurately and are collected on a timely basis

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of the Company’s Act and related rules and regulations
• Ability to effectively manage change in to enhance business processes and efficiencies
• Knowledge of finance and accounting software packages (Sage Pastel)
• Knowledge of tax related rules and legislations, and the ability to understand tax laws and its interpretations
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated team work spirit ability
• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Working under Pressure.

Qualifications and Professional:

• Essential:BBA/Accounting with relevant experience of at least three years
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting department using Sage Pastel software preferably within the forestry / agriculture / manufacturing sector.
• CPA level 3 onwards a must

• Excellent knowledge of the Company’s Act and related rules and regulations
• Ability to effectively manage change in to enhance business processes and efficiencies
• Knowledge of finance and accounting software packages (Sage Pastel)
• Knowledge of tax related rules and legislations, and the ability to understand tax laws and its interpretations
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated team work spirit ability
• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Working under Pressure.

• Essential:BBA/Accounting with relevant experience of at least three years
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting department using Sage Pastel software preferably within the forestry / agriculture / manufacturing sector.
• CPA level 3 onwards a must