JOB DETAILS:
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.
On behalf of our client Mwera Tea Estate, we are looking for a competent and experienced Accountant to be based in Mityana, Uganda.
Reports To: The Finance Manager
Duty Station: Mityana, Uganda

Job Summary: The Accountant is involved in analyzing financial information and data, monitor and report on Stores, Accounts assistants and Cashiers’ operations and prepare financial reports to management in line with Company finance policy and applicable accounting Standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Keep proper books of accounts inline with the organization’s financial policies procedures and guidelines.
2. Review payment and payment vouchers before cheques are prepared forwarded to Head of Finance.

3. Monitor primary implementation of company’s internal controls to ensure adequate risk management
4. Manage debtors and creditors accounts in line with the Company’s finance policy and guidelines

5. Supervise posting of farmers data and ensure farmers payments are calculated on time for payment

6. Follow-up on recovery of debts from farmers and staff
7. Monitor the preparation of the payroll and farmers payments in line with MGTF finance guidelines and policies

8. Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all invoices, payments, WHT and VAT with-held are accounted for and properly posted.
9. Check fixed assets register to ensure proper custody of all company assets and involves in physical verifications exercise.

10. Ensure that all financial transactions are processed with appropriate documentation and approvals.
11. Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
12. Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries regarding AR and AP
13. Reconciling service providers' account statements and following up on their payments.
14. Review accountabilities for operational advances and recommend action to the Finance Manager.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• At least 3-5 years post qualification experience as an Accountant.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP or similar accounting software.
• Analytical skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare financial statements.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, to be able to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong technical skills.

Barriers to Success in Role
• Limited or lack of technical knowledge about Accounting.
• Limited or lack of experience in the use of Tally accounting software.