About Organisation:

GS Group is a leading construction and engineering company operating in East Africa, recognized for its regional expansion into Uganda and other neighboring countries.

Job Summary: The Finance Officer at GS Group Uganda executes day-to-day financial operations, accounts management, and asset tracking for our construction and real estate projects. Operating in a fast-paced project environment, the role processes accounts payable/receivable, prepares payroll, updates general ledgers, and drafts statutory tax returns.

S/he collaborates closely with procurement and site engineering teams to verify vendor invoices, monitor project budgets, and maintain an accurate, up-to-date fixed asset register. Ultimately, the Finance Officer ensures strict financial data integrity, compliance with organizational policies, and seamless payment workflows to support successful project delivery.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily Financial & Transactional Operations

• Process day-to-day accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Prepare monthly payroll and maintain general ledger entries.
• Perform routine bank reconciliations and track daily cash flow movements.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and orderly digital and physical financial records.

SCM Support & Payment Processing

• Verify supplier and subcontractor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and site delivery notes.
• Coordinate the timely processing of approved vendor payments.
• Track routine procurement expenditures against active project lines.

Budgeting, Reporting & Tax Compliance

• Assist in compiling data for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor daily site expenses to flag variances against project budgets.
• Prepare draft statutory tax returns (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE) and statutory filings.
• Gather supporting documentation for internal and external audit processes.

Fixed Asset & Inventory Ledger Management

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register for machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
• Calculate routine asset depreciation and amortization based on standard accounting rules.
• Participate in periodic physical asset verifications on construction sites.
• Report asset variances, damages, or potential impairments to senior team members.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are preferred; Level 3.

Experience:

• 7+ years of Proven experience in construction, engineering, mining, real estates and or property management project financial management
• Accounting Principles: Strong execution of double-entry bookkeeping and standard accounting workflows.
• Systems Literacy: Hands-on proficiency with ERPs (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.
• Tax Compliance: Good working knowledge of local tax filings and statutory regulations.
• Asset Tracking: Basic understanding of asset lifecycle management and ledger reconciliations.

Core Soft Skills:

• High Integrity & Professionalism: Strict adherence to financial ethics and confidentiality.
• Attention to Detail: Spotting mathematical errors or contract mismatches instantly.
• Collaboration: Communicating effectively with technical site teams and office staff.
• Problem-Solving: Resolving payment delays or invoice discrepancies smoothly.