JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary
Our client is seeking an Accountant who will be responsible for managing financial
transactions, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and
regulations. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and the
ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Accounting:
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets,
and cash flow statements.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes.

2. Accounts Receivable:
• Process invoices.
• Manage accounts receivable.
• Maintain vendor relationships.

3. Accounts Payable:
• Process invoices and payments.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
• Support procurement activities such as pricing and request for quotations.

4. Compliance & Taxes:
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies (e.g., URA, UMRA).
• Ensure all tax-related accounts are properly reconciled.
• Prepare and make any tax payments due.
• Adjust as necessary based on applicable tax laws.

5. Other Duties:
• Funding of the disbursement accounts.
• Monitoring liquidity to ensure there is adequate funding of disbursement accounts.
• Weekly journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Support with petty cash transactions (e.g., water, utilities).
• Daily reconciliations (e.g., disbursements and repayments for all accounts – MTN,
Baryonic, Airtel, Pegasus).
• Filing monthly WHT returns, PAYE returns, annual returns, and payments.
• Quarterly UMRA reporting in liaison with the compliance team.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central is a bonus
• Experience in financial services (MFI or Bank) is preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team