Accounts Assistant
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | July 14, 2020 |
Category |
Accounting
Audit Finance |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Summary
Seeking qualified, highly motivated and independent accounts assistant with an interest in operations, procurement, and supply-chain.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Mid level
- Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description
Company Overview
Latitude Trade Company is a rapidly growing business with the mission of sustainably increasing incomes and reducing risk for small farm businesses in East Africa. Our strategy is to disrupt smallholder farmer value-chains through quality improvement, supply-chain collaboration and value addition. With offices in Western Uganda, the company partners with smallholder farmers to buy, process and trade ethically-sourced specialty agricultural products. Our specialty cocoa beans are used by bean-to-bar chocolate makers throughout the world, and our own craft chocolate is sold in stores domestically. Our aim is to provide specialty buyers with a transparent, sustainable and fair supply chain options. Our team is young, excited and unequivocally devoted to the mission.
Job Description
The Accountant will report directly to the Director in Kampala and serve as the coordinator of finance and accounts for the company across operations and products. This includes the following responsibilities:
· Manage company documentation, including expense receipts, delivery documentation, employee contracts, etc. with assistance from the cashiers
· Review and submit weekly account reports on stock and finance compiled by store managers and cashiers
· Coordinate banking, payroll, and routine taxes (PAYE, VAT, and NSSF)
· Coordinate routine audit of accounts and submission of tax returns
· File invoices and follow-up with customers on receivables
· Draft and submit budgets
· Coordinate fulfillment of any requirements for financiers or donors
Requried Experience
· Fluent English
· 3+ years of experience as an accountant in Ugandan registered company
· Previous management experience or experience overseeing field activities
· Degree in relevant Account or Finance field, CPA or ACA preferred
· Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Quickbooks (required)
· Good communication skills via email, phone, and report writing
· Willingness to relocate to rural area for extended periods
Remuneration & Benefits
Monthly salary will be based on experience. The candidate will additionally be provided with the following benefits:
· On-site lunch during work days
· Regular feedback and professional development from your manager
· Opportunities to engage in relevant trainings and continuing education
· Retirement contributions and rewards based on tenure with company
Applying Instructions
nterested candidates please forward CV (file labeled with your full name or you will not be considered) including a list of 3 recent professional references to
jobs@latitudetrade.co