Accountant Job at Asaak

Job Title:
Accountant

Location:
Jobs in Uganda 2023 – 2024

Work Hours:
Full-time, 08 hours per day

Number of Vacancies:
01

Application Deadline:
June 02, 2024

Hiring Organization:
Asaak

Job Summary:
The Accountant at Asaak will be responsible for the financial and accounting transactions of the company. They will manage financial accounts and file taxes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reports and provide insights and commentary.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and prepare various accounting records and GL supporting schedules.
• Prepare bank payments, conduct reconciliations, and lead communication with the bank.
• Record and manage prepayments and accruals ledgers, ensuring accurate timing of expenses.
• Participate in stock-taking of assets and assist the operations team with recording and tracking company inventory.
• Maintain regular updates of the Assets register and related depreciation schedules.
• Handle petty cash-related issues for both the Head Office and branches, and receive accountabilities of funds.
• Support the development of effective charts of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Monitor the implementation of internal controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Assist in audit preparation and manage the audit process.
• File all company taxes and other statutory requirements, including PAYE, NSSF, LST, and income tax.
• Review and provide technical updates to the Accounting Policies & Procedures Manual in line with Asaak’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, management accounts, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications and Specifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance), BBA (Accounting or Finance), Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, Microfinance, or any related field majoring in accounting with at least level 2 of ACCA/CPA.
• At least 3-5 years of working experience in Accounting and Financial analysis.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Trustworthy and willing to take responsibility.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Experience and proficiency in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks.
• High levels of personal and professional integrity.

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Application Procedure:
Qualified and interested persons are encouraged to send their application letters, curriculum vitae, and academic documents, including 3 work-related references, to careers@asaak.co. Asaak offers equal opportunities to all candidates and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.