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Job Title:   Accountant  

Organisation: Eco Concrete Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Eco Concrete Limited was incorporated in 2016 with a vision to create innovative solutions for the construction industry in Uganda and beyond. Our business model is run on a premise that involves all stake holders, adapting contract forms to commence narratives in Sub-Saharan Africa, and leading with knowledge of construction technologies. Our mandate is to be active role players in solution creation in construction development. The company seeks to add value to the massive construction development currently taking place in the country.

Job Summary:  The Accountant is responsible for preparation of budgets, managing the allocation and financing of organizational activities, recording financial transactions and preparing financial related reports for management action

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administration and project budgets are comprehensively and accurately prepared
• Financial Resources are effectively and efficiently deployed to finance administration and project activities
• Customer invoices are issued in a timely manner and receivables are collected in accordance with Company policies
• Financial transactions are accurately recorded and periodic financial reports are prepared in a timely manner
• Bid/contract requirements are met at all times in terms of tax clearance certificates and bank guarantees/
• Result & Taxes are managed effectively and filed in a timely manner
• Financial documents are maintained in a safe and orderly manner
• A high-performance accounts team is nurtured and developed
• Internal policies and procedures are complied with

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should preferably hold a University degree in Accounting. Finance, Commerce, Business or related discipline(essential).
• Three years of experience in similar position le executing finance and accounting functions for a predominantly project-based organization in construction or manufacturing sector (essential).
• Post-graduate degree in Accounting. Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business or related discipline other related field (Desired).
• Professional qualifications in Accounting such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA (Desired).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with integrity, tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience with the use of QuickBooks application or similar application.
• Demonstrable familiarity with tax accounting and filing procedures.
• Proficient in usage of computers, MS Office applications business and communication tools.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CV to: Human Resource and Administration Officer, Eco Concrete Limited at hr@ecoconcrete.co.ug

Deadline: 15^th September 2023

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