JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Finance
LOCATION: Kampala
REPORTING LINE: General Manager

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment. The role ensures compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and internal company policies while providing leadership to the finance team and supporting operational efficiency across the business units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Financial Accounting & Reporting (IFRS-Compliant)
– Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
– Maintain general ledger integrity, ensuring timely posting, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
– Supervise the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and inventory.
– Prepare management accounts for assigned business units and present them to management and the Board.
– Ensure accurate and complete financial information flows from operational systems into the accounting system.
B. FMCG–Specific Financial Management
– Monitor gross margins, stock movement, shrinkage, and product profitability across distribution channels.
– Oversee accurate valuation of inventory under IFRS-compliant methods.
– Support analysis of operating costs, sales performance, trade promotions, and distribution expenses.
– Ensure alignment of stock management practices with financial records and lead periodic stock counts.
C. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
– Manage cash-flow forecasting and monitor daily liquidity needs.
– Maintain healthy working capital levels while supporting operations and minimizing risk.
– Liaise with banks to oversee financial services, loan facilities, and other treasury-related activities.
D. Tax Compliance & Statutory Reporting
– Prepare and submit all statutory tax returns.
– Ensure compliance with local tax laws and identify optimization opportunities.
– Respond to tax body queries and support audit inspections.
E. Budgeting & Financial Planning
– Lead the annual budgeting process.
– Monitor variances and provide insights on trading performance, costs, and capital expenditure.
– Support financial forecasts and strategic plans.
F. Internal Controls & Risk Management
– Strengthen internal controls across finance, procurement, logistics, and stock management.
– Ensure segregation of duties and adherence to company policies.

– Identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions.
G. Audit Coordination
– Liaise with internal and external auditors.
– Prepare audit schedules, respond to queries, and implement recommendations.
H. Stakeholder Management
– Maintain relationships with auditors, banks, tax authorities, suppliers, and internal teams.
– Collaborate with Group Finance to standardize practices.
I. Team Leadership & Development
– Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
– Support capacity building and staff development.
– Oversee execution of duties to ensure departmental efficiency.
J. Operational Responsibilities
– Support stock reconciliations, stock counts, and resolving variances.
– Coordinate departmental activities and align finance with operations.
– Perform duties assigned by management.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
– Timeliness and accuracy of reports.
– Cash flow and working capital management.
– Audit outcomes.
– Budget variance management.
– Compliance performance.
– Stock accuracy and shrinkage levels.
– Team development outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
 Professional certification: ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
 5–7 years relevant experience, with 3+ years in FMCG or distribution.
 Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
 Experience with ERP/stock management systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES
 Analytical and problem-solving skills.
 High attention to detail.
 Ability to perform under pressure.
 Strong communication and presentation skills.
 Leadership and ethical conduct.

To apply: send detailed CV to mmuyonjo@gmail.com
Deadline: 18 Mar 2026 12:00 pm (E.A.T)