Assistant Accountant

JOB DETAILS: Reports to: Accounts Manager Location: Kampala Job Purpose Ensure the day to day accounting activities of the department run smoothly Key Responsibilities Deal with all bank related matters by making deposits, withdrawals, both cheque and cash in a timely manner to ensure finance related matters run smoothly.

Arrange for payments of traders for the raw materials delivered at the warehouse after verifying the prices with the country manager and quantities delivered with the warehouse manager.

Handle all company petty cash by distributing it to the respective departments and ensure that accountability is given before more money is dispersed.

Make a report on the daily stock received, processed and sold, indicating the values to management so as to keep them updated of all stock-related matters.

Make daily updates of all information into the tally system, for easy access of all information that may be required, keep accountability and for audit purposes.

Process sales invoices for export of goods after verifying prices with the country manager and in line with the sales contracts received from the head quarters.

Maintain proper accounting documents by filing them to ensure that they are in safe custody and easily accessed by the finance team.

Make bak reconciliations on a daily basis by checking the bank balance and uncleared cheques to keep track of the cash flow and inform management of the bank position.

Education and Professional Qualifications Degree in accounts or finance related course Work Experience At least 1-2 year in a related field.

Desired profile Good communication skills Computer skills with knowledge in excel and tally Good interpersonal skills High level of integrity Must be a team player