Accountant Job Careers – Dag & Bragan

Job Title:      Accountant

Organisation: Dag & Bragan

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:
Finance Director/General Manager

About US:

Dag & Bragan is
a leading provider of hygiene and repair solutions for commercial and
residential properties. Having operated in Uganda over the last nine years, we
have managed to grow into an industry leader by delivering high quality, timely
services with a guarantee of safety for people and property.

Job Summary:  The Accountant is responsible for overseeing
the finance and accounting aspects of the organisation

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare the organization’s annual accounts, payroll, periodic
    financial statements and cash flow projections for the Board and senior
    managers.
  • Check all financial records to ensure compliance with the finance
    manual and guidelines. this also involves maintaining internal controls in
    accounting systems
  • Perform weekly and monthly cash count.
  • Document all financial information by entering all transactions in
    QuickBooks on a daily basis.
  • Compile and disseminate financial information & reports such as
    checking correct coding, preparing monthly payroll and obtaining opening
    monthly exchange rates.
  • Effectively liaise with the organization’s auditors and ensure that
    they are provided the necessary inputs.
  • Assist the Finance Director in developing and implementing financial
    procedures and controls for the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations including
    filing tax returns, making Social Security fund payments etc.
  • Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
  • Record and monitor capital expenditure (fixed assets)
  • Performing QuickBooks and accounting database back up
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending
    educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and
    participating in professional societies
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting finance or
    a related field
  • At least three to five years accounting experience

Key Skills for Accountant

  • Professionalism
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel
    and Outlook etc. and knowledge of the QuickBooks accounting systems
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good at multi-tasking and prioritizing
  • A great team player
  • Have Initiative and be innovative

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their updated CVs and cover letters
to ugandanjobline@gmail.com. Please also include a cover letter that
should clearly state your salary expectation and indicate the position title as
subject of Email.

Deadline: 27th September 2019

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