Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our client a reputable company in the financial management industry is looking for a Bookkeeper. Thank you for your interest in this role. Please take time to answer some of the foundational questions below to enable us initiate the selection process.

The deadline for completion of the expression of interest is 5:00p.m EAT Tuesday, 27th December 2023.
Here below is the Job Description:

About our client:
The client offers outsourced bookkeeping services to SMEs in Uganda among other services. They firmly believe that every business, no matter its size, deserves reliable financial support to foster growth and success.

Job Title: Bookkeeper
Reports to: Accountant
Department: Bookkeeping and Accounting
Duty Station: Kampala

Job purpose:
To manage delivery of tailored bookkeeping solutions to the clients with efficiency.
The Bookkeeper will oversee the financial data of our clients and compliance by ensuring accurate books of accounts are kept and reconciliations are up-to-date. He/she will perform daily accounting tasks such as data entry, monthly financial reporting, management accounts, filing tax returns and adjustments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure for each client.
• Develop a system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures
• Bank Reconciliations for all clients as assigned
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends
• Facilitating the maintenance of all necessary documents (e.g asset register, Source documents, …)
• Support compliance with statutory obligations – PAYE/VAT/NSSF filings, among others..
• Data entry into the accounting software
• Work with the tax function to file annual returns
• Support the audit process
• Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and monitor their preferences.
• Resolve escalated customer issues in relation to financial management
• Review financial processes of our clients to identify gaps for streamlining and appropriately offering the necessary advice
• Ensure a timely and smooth client-invoicing process
• Optimize the client experience through innovation and improved processes
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

KEY COMPETENCES, SKILLS AND EDUCATION
• One year bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles and financial reports
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and major accounting software (QuickBooks, Zoho Books etc.)
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• A passion for continuous learning and professional achievement
Academic Qualifications:
• Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)
• Diploma in Business Studies
• Advanced MS Excel skills and data management skills
• Accounting certification (e.g. CPA/ACCA Level II) is a strong plus


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: High School

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