Accountant

at Egis
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted April 22, 2024
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About the job

Job title

Accountant M/F

Contract type

Permanent contract

Business Line specific context

The Accountant is responsible in providing proactive support in the daily financial and accounting operations.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Responsible in overall accounting operations: report, taxation and ensure they are well prepared and managed to keep accounting up-to-date, in accordance with accounting standards, but also with company policy.

  • Verify and record the Company's related financial transactions in the accounting software according to the scheme discussed with the CFO (account / project code)
  • Prepare the Company's General Ledger
  • Maintain periodic Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Inventory lists
  • Maintain lists of Fixed Assets and their depreciations
  • Prepare all the payment transactions
  • Update invoicing / payments follow-up
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliation and loan interest calculation
  • Prepare Company's tax returns and social contributions
  • Assist in the preparations for the year-end audit including providing all necessary documents, establishing relationship with external auditors
  • Control expenses : suppliers, agencies, expense claims, payroll, petty cash
  • Prepare sales invoices
  • Assist on Financial control of operations : JV partners accounts, advance management, check expenses in relation with forecast
  • Assist on financial process (budget, forecast, closures)
  • Interface with the Company Secretary and ensure legal documentation update (ACRA, RORC etc…)
  • Complies with GST requirements by studying requirements and preparing documents for GST submission.

Interface With Other Roles Within The Organization

Asia team, Human Resources

Qualifications

Diploma in Finance or Bachelor in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 3 years relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience / Experience in international environment is an advantage

Self-driven, Dynamic

Good analytical skills, high attention to details

Initiative and ability to plan and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines

Language: Proficiency in English (speaking and writing) is essential

Computer skills: Accounting ERP, Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Other: Taxation

Profile

Egis is an international group in engineering and services with global reach. It advises private and public clients in the sustainable fields of transportation, mobility, buildings, water, the environment and energy. More than 16.000 employees worldwide manage complex and innovative projects that shape the built environment.

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