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Job Title:    Accountant

Organisation: Zoe
Recruitment

Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Finance
Manager                                 

Salary: UGX
1,300,000

About US:

Zoe Recruitment is
an HR consultancy company that exists to contribute to the transformation of
productivity and work ethic, by linking talent to business/organizations, and
placing people right. At Zoe we believe this then forms the foundation for
sustainable business and on a larger scale, economic growth. They are
recruiting for their client, an integrated professional consultancy
specializing in procurement and logistics within Uganda.

Job Summary:  The Accountant will:

·        
Complete
payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying
and reconciling invoices

·        
Highlight
the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and
efficient manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Prepares
asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing
account information

·        
Documents
financial transactions by entering account information

·        
Keeping  track 
of  all  payments 
and  expenditures,  including 
payroll,  purchase orders,
invoices, statements, etc.

·        
Reconciling
processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances

·        
Maintaining
historical records

·        
Paying
employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks

·        
Paying
vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for
outstanding credit

·        
Generally
responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance

·        
Preparing
analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports

·        
Continuing
to improve the payment process

·        
Summarize
current financial status by collecting information

·        
Preparing
balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports

·        
Reconcile
financial   discrepancies   by  
collecting   and   analysing  
account information

·        
Secure
financial information by completing data base backups

·        
Maintain
financial security by following internal controls

·        
Prepare
payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.

·        
Prepare
special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account
information and trends

·        
Maintain
customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information
confidential

·        
Inventory
management

·        
Perform
other duties as required by the employer from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·        
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or
equivalent work experience in a commercial environment and/or the government
sector.

·        
Part CPA
OR ACCA

·        
At least
three years’ experience as an Accountant or Accounts Payable

·        
Intermediate
understanding of accounting and reporting standards

·        
Confidentiality

·        
General
Math Skills and aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

·        
Excellent
time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

·        
Accuracy
and attention to detail

·        
Problem
Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills

·        
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills

·        
Strong
organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment

·        
A
creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements

·        
Excellent
inter-personal skills

·        
Ability
to work independently with limited supervision

 How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.

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Here

Deadline: 24^th May 2019

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