Country Chief Accountant Job in Uganda

Our client is a leading producer and distributor of fast moving perishable products with operations in the East African region.

The Company seeks to recruit a self driven individual to fill this challenging role for their Uganda operations.

Objective

To oversee and ensure smooth operations of the financial services for the Uganda operations.

The Job

The key duties will include the following:

Preparation of management and statutory accounts on monthly basis
Prepare monthly schedules and cash flows
Enhance revenue and internal controls
Preparation of budgets
Preparation of tax computation on an annual basis
Manage external auditors, KRA, etc
Properly maintain General ledger
Monthly review of payrolls
Approve payment vouchers

The Person

The applicant must be in possession of the following qualification

University degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
CPA (K) or equivalent
At least five years experience gained from working in a busy manufacturing setup as a Senior Accountant
Proficient in computer packages
Familiarity with accounting packages
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong leadership and management skills
A team player

Application Process

To be considered, candidates must indicate their current remuneration and indicate when they will be available.

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications to recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Wednesday 15th February 2012.

Candidates are requested not to attach any scanned documents.