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Finance Executive (Management Accountant)

Finance Executive (Management Accountant)

Overview

Job Purpose:

Support the Finance Manager in financial planning, budgeting, internal control and reporting for the company to achieve outstanding financial performance. In liaison with Accounting team, analyze data and prepare accurate financial reports, payroll, stock levels in accordance with Group financial policies and International Financial Reporting Standards.

No. of Vacancies
1
Specific Skills
  • Business acumen
  • Financial management skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Availability of accurate data in the system
  • Timely preparation and submission of financial reports
  • Compliance and high level of integrity
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office*Excel applications
  • High level of integrity
Responsible For
  • Effective controlling of day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as invoicing, payments, revenue collection and all other business transaction.
  • Timely tax filling and compliance, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary.
  • Accurately maintain financial data and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Financial systems timely updating, maintains General ledgers, Trial Balance, Balance sheet, P&L and financial analytical.
  • Establish and maintain financial policies and strong controlling procedures for the company.
  • Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
  • Support the accounting team ensuring a full, accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of all transactions in the Books of Accounts.
  • Follow-up, monitor and review to ensure proper MIS reports are issued every month.
  • Ensure accurate and complete customer and vendor reconciliation, and issuance of reports and follow up on reconciliation items.
  • Liaise with BU heads for due business support and financial control.
  • Liaise with Auditors, HO, and Statutory agencies on financial related matters.
  • Ensure valid contracts, agreements, LPO'S and any other necessary documents are in place with corresponding Full Documentation of all transactions need to be ensured in a timely manner.
  • Check and ensure accuracy of Payment documents, vouchers, bank updates etc. Ensure accurate Payroll preparation and disbursement of salaries.
  • Working Capital management; liaise with Banks for business funding, effective cash management, FX risk mitigation and renewal of facilities etc.
  • Ensure all statutory dues –e.g. PAYE, SDL, VAT etc. are accurately captured and submitted in time.
  • Ensure timely and adequate insurance coverage for Company’s assets and risks.
  • Manage the Year-end financial closing, External & Internal audits & URA audits.
  • Provide due financial and related reports for management for appropriate actions.
  • Exception reporting highlighting control weaknesses with suggested actions.
  • Ensure proper follow up and monitoring of debtors collection .
  • Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
  • MIS preparation and monthly reports submission.
  • Group reporting, financial reports, business analytics and financial controlling.
  • Statutory compliance, timely tax filling and URA audits.
  • Ensuring timely payments processing and effective business support.
  • Accurate Bank Reconciliation on a daily basis.
  • Assisting Accounting team with review/approval of entries
  • Reconciliation of URA Account in ERP
  • Year-end Finalization of Books of Accounts
  • Resolving issues of Internal Audit Findings
Additional Requirements
  • 5+ years’ experience
  • Accounting, Group Reporting, ERP knowledge (preferably SAP) and Pre-audit skills
  • Financial control and management skills
  • Proficiency in Risk management
  • Adept in handling Taxation and Statutory obligations
  • Full knowledge of the local laws in the country
Job Nature
Full Time
Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or any other related field majoring in Accounting/Finance.
Post-Graduation:
  • Membership in ACCA/CPA or its equivalent
Year/s of Experience
4
Job Location
Uganda
Salary
Gross pay: 5M – 7MUGX
Job Level
Sr. Position

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