JOB DETAILS:

• Location: Lugazi, Uganda
• Department: Finance & Accounts
• Reports To: Accounts Manager
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Summary: The role involves supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain financial records and reports
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, and statutory returns
• Track inventory costs and reconcile stock
• Manage petty cash and expense claims
• Support payroll processing and data collation
• Maintain financial documentation and filing
• Assist in audit preparations
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience (internships or industrial training in accounting preferred)
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, ERP systems)
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organizational, and communication skills
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality

Preferred Attributes:

• Familiarity with accounting in manufacturing/industrial settings
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, factory-based environment
• Eagerness to learn and adapt

Send CV and cover letter with the subject line "Junior Assistant Accountant - Lugazi".