Job Title: Senior Associate – Business Services Outsourcing
Organisation: BDO East Africa
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
BDO East Africa is a member firm of BDO International. We operate three full-fledged offices, located in Kenya (Nairobi), Tanzania (Dar-es-Salaam), Uganda (Kampala), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Rwanda (Kigali). With a combined professional team of over a 125, we take pride from being part of a network that has exceptional capabilities, locally, regionally and globally. Previously known by the name of DCDM, we have a long-established presence in the region. We have been active in Kenya since 1996, in Tanzania since 1997, Uganda since 1999 and Ethiopia since 2013. We have built over the years a large portfolio of clients from both the public and private sector which is diverse in size and industry.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute necessary bookkeeping as well as prepare accounting reports.
- Prepare and coordinate donor-specific audits/assessments.
- Review and maintain the integrity of the clients ’periodic financial reports.
- Perform and review periodic reconciliations between the general ledger and the underlying records on behalf of clients.
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports on behalf of clients.
- Ensure that the Firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to.
- Carry out and manage the treasury function on behalf of clients.
- Support the development and implementation of policies, systems, and procedures to ensure clients maintain strong and sound internal controls.
- Provide appropriate and actionable business advisory to clients.
- Establish a close working relationship with clients and other stakeholders.
- Contribute toward the achievement of the financial target of the Firm by registering an annual utilization of at least 70%.
- Contribute towards business development efforts of the Firm by identifying opportunities for serving existing or new clients
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or other related fields.
- Completed ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
- 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or outsourcing services.
- Knowledge of QuickBooks and other accounting software applications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytical tools.
Competences/Attributes: Strong Technical Accounting Knowledge. Analytical and Detail-Oriented Effective Communication Client-Focused Mindset Team Collaboration and Support
How to Apply:
Candidates who know they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position should send as one attachment, their applications with an updated CV with 3 referees and academic certificates/testimonials to [email protected]
Deadline: 20th June 2025
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