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Senior Accountant Job at SolarNow - Career Opportunity in Uganda


Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant

Jobs at:
SolarNow

Deadline of this Job:
1st March 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda




JOB DETAILS:
Job brief
We are looking for an experienced Senior accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions and records.

Reports to: The Financial Controller.

Responsibilities.

  • Analyze financial statements and records make adjustments where necessary.
  • Reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.
  • Prepare financial statements and participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
  • Provide input into departmental budget setting process
  • Assist with tax audits and tax returns
  • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles for Financial statements
  • Record financial Information for analysis.
  • Advise on procedure and Financial Management
  • Prepare financial reports for taxes, regulatory agencies, and stockholders
  • Liaise with the CFO, Financial Controller and Finance Manager to improve financial procedures.
  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Requirements

  • Proven past experience as a senior accountant or accounting supervisor.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from any accredited University or Institution of learning.
  • 4+ years’ experience in general or tax accounting
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages is an added advantage
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Relevant certification will be added advantage(e.g. ACCA, CMA or CPA)Minimum Level 3
  • Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment and with minimum supervision.
Job application procedure
Interested candidates can send their applications to recruitmentug@solarnow.eu

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