Chief Accountant
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | July 10, 2026 |
| Category | Accounting Audit Finance |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job summary
The Chief Accountant will oversee financial operations, including payments, debtors and creditors management, payroll, and statutory reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role involves supervising accounts staff, enforcing financial controls, preparing management reports, and maintaining accurate records to support decision-making and safeguard company assets.
Min Qualification:BachelorsExperience Level:Mid levelExperience Length:5 yearsLanguage Requirement:EnglishWorking Hours:Full Time - 8 to 5Applicant Location:Uganda
Job descriptions & requirements
Company Location
UTCL is located along the Kampala-Jinja highway near Lugazi Municipal Council in Buikwe District, approximately 48 kilometers from Kampala City and 40 Kilometers from Jinja, opposite Mt ST Mary’s College Namagunga.
Company Main Activities
The company mainly deals in the production of tea, where 80% of the sales are for the international market and 20% for the local market. Made Tea is exported to Mombasa in Kenya to the Auction market with other tea companies around East Africa and sold thereafter. The company also deals with other activities which include afforestation, coffee, cocoa and Bananas.
UTCL produces over 3.5 million kilos of tea annually, 10% of Uganda’s national output
Job Summary
The Chief Accountant will oversee financial operations, including payments, debtors and creditors management, payroll, and statutory reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role involves supervising accounts staff, enforcing financial controls, preparing management reports, and maintaining accurate records to support decision-making and safeguard company assets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Finance) is an added advantage.
- Professional Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Experience: At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2–3 years in a supervisory or senior role.
Salary Range: Ugx. 3 – 3.5 million
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