About Organisation:

Spiro is a leading provider of electric two-wheelers in Africa. The company’s headquarters are in Benin and has operations in Togo, Uganda, and Rwanda. Spiro offers two models of electric motorbikes and is preparing new versions, always adapted to the African market.

Job Summary: The Assistant Accountant is a full-time in-country position supporting both sourcing and chocolate operations in Uganda reporting directly to the Accountant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and oversee the work of 4-5 Accounts Assistants (training, weekly work plans for task management, performance management, review and approval of work prior to finalization, guidance and instruction and approval of schedules)
• Coordination of 2 week and 4 week cash requirements planning at each branch
• Review payments accountability prior to approval
• Organize, submit and setup bank payments for approval
• Complete entry and expense categorization for all transactions in Odoo
• Complete Bank and Inventory (raw materials, packaging, finished goods, WIP) reconciliations
• Ensure operational team members complete their Odoo entries on daily basis for weekly reconciliation
• BOL and MM payment setup, review and approval as needed
• Support AA to reconcile retail sales and inventory, produce weekly and monthly reports
• Support AAs to organize and follow-up on AR/AP
• Support completion of annual audit
• Carry out routine audit of inventories and expenses
• Support tracking and reporting for grants, loans, investors, partners and donors

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from reputable university in related field
• CPA or ACCA
• 4+ years’ experience working and living in Africa or similar context
• Knowledge of or previous experience in agriculture, agronomy, or agro-processing
• Experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping
• High level of organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to learn and problem-solve independently (required)
• Willingness to travel to and work in rural areas
• Patience and sense of humor

Benefits and Compensation:

• Monthly salary
• Coverage of health-related costs
• Communications allowance
• Coverage of all work-related travel