Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
Jobs at:
Chipper CashDeadline of this Job:
14 May 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Chipper Cash is Africa’s modern mobile payments platform. We’re helping friends, families and loved ones stay connected and securely send money across Africa with incredible ease and peace of mind. Our cross-border payments infrastructure also helps merchants and businesses in Africa accept payments on the internet with no friction. Over 3 million users have joined so far and we’re growing very fast. We have raised a total of $152.2M from Jeff Bezos, Joe Montana and some of the most reputable fintech Venture Capital firms in the world to accelerate the growth of financial services within Africa.
What You Will Be Doing
• Provide Finance and Accounting support to the Finance department in Uganda and other subsidiaries
• General ledger posting of financial transactions/activities
• Assist the Director of Finance in budget monitoring and tracking
• Tax compliance- filing tax returns, generating tax payment slips and ensuring taxes are paid on time (payroll taxes, withholding tax ,income taxes among other applicable taxes)
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Cash flow management and ensuring optimal bank balances
• Maintaining proper documentation of accounting records both in hard and soft copies
• Compiling payables list and ensuring all payments are done on time
• Reviewing the accuracy of payment, supporting documents before payments are disbursed e.g invoices, requisitions, SLAs
• Monthly payroll administration - payroll preparation, paystubs and payroll tax/deductions compliance
• Managing and reconciling office petty cash
• Coordinating office administration roles
• Financial reporting to regulators as and when required
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time
What You Should Have
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounts
• Preferably a Certified Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting
• Experience in the Fintech industry will be an added advantage
• Attention to details
• Self-driven & self-starter with a global mindset
• Finance & analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of URA in regards to taxes obligations, tax filing, submission and payment processes
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Finance experience in East Africa will be an added advantage
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://boards.greenhouse.io/criticalideas/jobs/5068255003
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