Job: ACCOUNTANT

Location: Kampala

Deadline: November 7, 2013 - 5pm

Resolution Health East Africa seeks to recruit an Accountant. With matrix reporting lines to Country Manager and Group Chief Finance Officer, their role will be the maintenance of Country Office accounting procedures, systems and processes to ensure reliable and timely information to various stakeholders such as Senior Management for decision making. This position is only open to Ugandan citizens.

Key responsibility areas include:
1. Treasury Management
• Responsible for day to day treasury cash management including preparation of a cash update for the Country Manager;
• Reconciliation of all cashbook to bank statements;
• Review all receipts and disbursements, ascertaining correct account distribution and ensuring all support documentation is accurate and in order;

2. Taxes and Staff Payroll
• Ensure accurate and timely processing and payment of commissions & payroll ;
• Ensure payment of statutory payments by due date;
• Ensure correct balances at all times on payroll, commission and risk premium related accounts on the general ledger;

3. Commissions Payroll
• Ensure deductions from commissions & payroll are made as per agreement;

4. Debtor Management
• Reconciliation of Debtors accounts with the objective resolving disputes and collecting outstanding debt;

5. Other Key Deliverables
• Establish and maintain proper relations with various stakeholders within and outside the company including banks, suppliers, debtors, MSPs;
• Ensure maintenance of effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements;
• Ensure compliance with all financial and contract reporting requirements for licensing, Audit and regulatory agencies;

6. Reporting
• Preparation of the various reports including: Management Reports, Cash projection, Aged Debtors Report, Aged Suppliers Report;
• In conjunction with the country manager prepare the annual company budget;
• Ensure that all assets are properly recorded in the asset register and insured;
• Preparation for the annual audit;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time;
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Academic: 1st degree: commerce or business
• Professional qualifications: CPA (K) or equivalent.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain focused under pressure circumstances.
• High proficiency in the use of Excel and Word
• Good oral and written communication skills

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the use of accounting software.
• Experience in an audit firm an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar position in a medium to large commercial environment.

How to apply: 

If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, please:

1. Click or copy link below into the browser to register your application:
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2. Email your application to jobs@iaa-resolution.co.ug consisting of your application letter and updated CV listing three references, quoting the position in the email subject.

Only applications registered as per step 1 with a matching CV sent to us shall be considered.