Senior Accountant
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | May 31, 2025 |
Category | Accounting Audit Finance |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

Job Summary
The Senior Accountant at GS Construction Company will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in accounting processes. This role involves budgeting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and cost analysis, particularly in the construction industry.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 10 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and payroll processing.
• Oversee budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Conduct cost analysis for construction projects, ensuring profitability.
• Ensure tax compliance, including VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and financial performance metrics.
• Collaborate with project managers to track job costing and expense allocation.
• Assist in audit preparations and liaise with external auditors.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of Proven experience in construction project financial management and accounting and Strong background in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Technical Skills:
• Expertise in ERP systems, financial software, and Excel.
• Experience in job costing, project accounting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and payroll processing.
• Oversee budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Conduct cost analysis for construction projects, ensuring profitability.
Additional Skills:
• Ensure tax compliance, including VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and financial performance metrics.
• Collaborate with project managers to track job costing and expense allocation.
• Assist in audit preparations and liaise with external auditors.
• Implement financial risk management strategies to mitigate potential losses
Reporting Structure:
The operation manager will report directly to the Finance manager and collaborate closely with site and office engineers, architects, operators and other members of the company’s team.
Company Information:
About GS Construction
GS Construction is a leading company specializing in innovative construction and engineering solutions. With a focus on quality and sustainability, GS Construction delivers exceptional results for projects spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our dedicated team of professionals ensures that each project aligns with our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Paid leave and holidays as per company policy.
- Supportive and dynamic work environment fostering career growth.