Fresher Accounting Officer Career Jobs – AutoXpress Uganda

Job Title:       Accounting Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: AutoXpress Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

AutoXpress is an East African, market leading importer, distributor and retailer of tyres, auto parts and accessories offering an extensive range of repair and maintenance services through a well-established network of 50+ outlets across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. AutoXpress has over 60 years of business experience.

 

Job Summary:  The Accounting Officer is primarily responsible for assisting the Chief accountant in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance department. The position is also responsible to ensure that the management of the financial and accounting practices, systems and controls conform to all applicable statutory requirements and best industry practice.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing the entire supplier process:
    • Posting of supplier documentation
    • Reconciliation of supplier accounts
    • Review supplier ageing
    • Processing payments to suppliers and other stakeholders
    • Resolving and raising supplier queries
    • Document management and archiving of both physical and soft documents / records where applicable
  • Managing treasury function
    • Querying and resolving any discrepancies in daily sales report with the branches
    • Carry out reconciliations of the receipt collection accounts
    • Petty cash management
    • Assist in bank reconciliations and preparing bank status reports
  • Prepare accruals, prepayments and other schedules
  • Assist in preparing P&L and Balance sheet schedules
  • Fixed asset management and producing related reports
  • Perform computation and filing of statutory returns within deadlines
  • Be involved in the internal and external audit process
  • Assist in budget preparation
  • Assist in any other duties assigned from time to time





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • ACCA / CPA Uganda or an equivalent qualification
  • At least two years of relevant experience
  • Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of Uganda tax laws and regulations
  • Working knowledge of SAP B1 will be an added advantage.
  • Accuracy and diligence
  • Planning and organizing
  • Coping with pressure
  • Innovation and learning

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs to: kavita.shah@auxpke.com and tom.kakaire@auxpug.com. As part of your application please include your current and expected salary.

 

Deadline: 28th August 2023.

 

NB: Shortlisting begins immediately, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note candidates applying for the above position will be selected on merit.

 

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Date Posted 2023-08-24
Valid Through 2023-08-28
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization AutoXpress Uganda
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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