Senior Accountant
2025-04-11T09:01:27+00:00
Gamma5 Logistics Limited
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P.O. Box 54, Mainstreet, jinja -Uganda
Jinja
Jinja
00256
Uganda
Accounting
Accounting & Finance
2025-04-17T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee and manage all financial and accounting operations for our Logistic company in Uganda. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, taxation, banking, and internal controls, preferably in a Logistic and Transportation environment. The candidate must be proficient in Tally ERP , statutory compliance, and financial reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fleet operation accounting, and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate and timely closing of books of accounts in compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements) for management and external stakeholders.
- Conduct cost accounting and variance analysis to optimize fleet operation costs and improve profitability.
- Conduct the operation costing involving Job costing, process costing, Activity based costing, life cycle costing.
Taxation & Statutory Compliance:
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), NSSF, and Corporate Income Tax in compliance with Ugandan tax laws.
- Prepare and submit URA (Uganda Revenue Authority) tax returns, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
- Handle tax audits, reconciliations, and dispute resolutions with tax authorities.
- Provide guidance on tax planning and optimization strategies to minimize tax liabilities legally.
Banking, Treasury & Fund Management:
- Monitor cash flow, fund management, and working capital requirements.
- Ensure daily bank reconciliations and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Manage cash balances and handle cash payment transactions efficiently.
Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Establish and enforce strong internal controls to prevent financial fraud, misappropriation, and errors.
- Conduct periodic internal audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for accounting, taxation, and financial operations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and financial best practices.
MIS & Financial Analysis:
- Prepare and analyze Management Information System (MIS) reports, including budget forecasts, variance analysis, and cost control measures.
- Provide profitability analysis for different fleet operations, assessing financial performance and identifying improvement areas.
- Support strategic decision-making through data-driven financial insights.
Audit & Risk Management:
- Coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits, tax audits, and compliance reviews.
- Ensure timely submission of audit schedules and compliance with audit recommendations.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks through robust risk assessment frameworks.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Coordinate with drivers and transportation team members on financial transactions and related matters, ensuring high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
- Assign tasks, set KPIs, and ensure accountability within the department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in accounting, finance, and taxation, preferably in the Logistic and transportation sector.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification
- Strong expertise in Tally ERP for financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), Word, and PowerPoint for financial presentations.
- Sound knowledge of Ugandan tax laws, IFRS, and statutory regulations.
- Experience in treasury management, banking operations, and cash flow forecasting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with senior management, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Financial Accounting & Reporting: Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fleet operation accounting, and bank reconciliations. Ensure accurate and timely closing of books of accounts in compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements) for management and external stakeholders. Conduct cost accounting and variance analysis to optimize fleet operation costs and improve profitability. Conduct the operation costing involving Job costing, process costing, Activity based costing, life cycle costing. Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), NSSF, and Corporate Income Tax in compliance with Ugandan tax laws. Prepare and submit URA (Uganda Revenue Authority) tax returns, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements. Handle tax audits, reconciliations, and dispute resolutions with tax authorities. Provide guidance on tax planning and optimization strategies to minimize tax liabilities legally. Banking, Treasury & Fund Management: Monitor cash flow, fund management, and working capital requirements. Ensure daily bank reconciliations and timely resolution of discrepancies. Manage cash balances and handle cash payment transactions efficiently. Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and enforce strong internal controls to prevent financial fraud, misappropriation, and errors. Conduct periodic internal audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for accounting, taxation, and financial operations. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and financial best practices. MIS & Financial Analysis: Prepare and analyze Management Information System (MIS) reports, including budget forecasts, variance analysis, and cost control measures. Provide profitability analysis for different fleet operations, assessing financial performance and identifying improvement areas. Support strategic decision-making through data-driven financial insights. Audit & Risk Management: Coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits, tax audits, and compliance reviews. Ensure timely submission of audit schedules and compliance with audit recommendations. Identify and mitigate financial risks through robust risk assessment frameworks. Team Leadership & Development: Coordinate with drivers and transportation team members on financial transactions and related matters, ensuring high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism. Assign tasks, set KPIs, and ensure accountability within the department.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field. 5-8 years of experience in accounting, finance, and taxation, preferably in the Logistic and transportation sector. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification Strong expertise in Tally ERP for financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting. Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), Word, and PowerPoint for financial presentations. Sound knowledge of Ugandan tax laws, IFRS, and statutory regulations. Experience in treasury management, banking operations, and cash flow forecasting. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with senior management, auditors, and regulatory bodies
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Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Accounting, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Gamma5 Logistics Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 17 2025
Duty Station:
P.O. Box 54, Mainstreet, jinja -Uganda | Jinja | Jinja | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee and manage all financial and accounting operations for our Logistic company in Uganda. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, taxation, banking, and internal controls, preferably in a Logistic and Transportation environment. The candidate must be proficient in Tally ERP , statutory compliance, and financial reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fleet operation accounting, and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate and timely closing of books of accounts in compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements) for management and external stakeholders.
- Conduct cost accounting and variance analysis to optimize fleet operation costs and improve profitability.
- Conduct the operation costing involving Job costing, process costing, Activity based costing, life cycle costing.
Taxation & Statutory Compliance:
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), NSSF, and Corporate Income Tax in compliance with Ugandan tax laws.
- Prepare and submit URA (Uganda Revenue Authority) tax returns, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
- Handle tax audits, reconciliations, and dispute resolutions with tax authorities.
- Provide guidance on tax planning and optimization strategies to minimize tax liabilities legally.
Banking, Treasury & Fund Management:
- Monitor cash flow, fund management, and working capital requirements.
- Ensure daily bank reconciliations and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Manage cash balances and handle cash payment transactions efficiently.
Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Establish and enforce strong internal controls to prevent financial fraud, misappropriation, and errors.
- Conduct periodic internal audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for accounting, taxation, and financial operations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and financial best practices.
MIS & Financial Analysis:
- Prepare and analyze Management Information System (MIS) reports, including budget forecasts, variance analysis, and cost control measures.
- Provide profitability analysis for different fleet operations, assessing financial performance and identifying improvement areas.
- Support strategic decision-making through data-driven financial insights.
Audit & Risk Management:
- Coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits, tax audits, and compliance reviews.
- Ensure timely submission of audit schedules and compliance with audit recommendations.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks through robust risk assessment frameworks.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Coordinate with drivers and transportation team members on financial transactions and related matters, ensuring high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
- Assign tasks, set KPIs, and ensure accountability within the department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in accounting, finance, and taxation, preferably in the Logistic and transportation sector.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification
- Strong expertise in Tally ERP for financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), Word, and PowerPoint for financial presentations.
- Sound knowledge of Ugandan tax laws, IFRS, and statutory regulations.
- Experience in treasury management, banking operations, and cash flow forecasting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with senior management, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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