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Job Title: Senior Accountant
Company: Wagagai Limited
Location: Entebbe, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Deadline: 15/07/2024
About Wagagai Limited:
Wagagai Limited is a Dutch-owned horticulture company located in Entebbe, Uganda. We are one of the world’s largest flower propagation companies, producing begonias, chrysanthemums, poinsettias, and many other pot plant cuttings. Based in the south of Uganda, we supply several prominent European breeders and growers. Our extensive social program has made us the beating heart of the region.
Job Description:
Wagagai Limited is in the process of re-modeling our accounting and finance processes and is looking for a well-qualified and competent Senior Accountant to join our vibrant team. The holder of this position will prepare, develop, and analyze financial information to facilitate management’s decision-making. The position will provide high-quality support by liaising with other departments on all finance matters, forecast management and control, and will be responsible for financial reporting and submission of statutory returns to authorities. Ensuring that the general finance and accounting operations are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation is key.
Responsibilities:
- Materials accounting
- Invoice verification & posting
- Accounting for store issues, local purchases, and imports
- Conducting periodical and ad hoc financial audits & related internal audit activities
- Working on Capex file & fixed asset maintenance
- WIP accounts
- Insurance accounting and reporting
- Management and statutory reporting (MIS, Insurance, consumption, etc.)
- Account analysis & reconciliations of inventory, imports, goods in transit
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Business Administration
- Full Accounting Qualification (ACCA/CPA)
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in a busy environment, managing budgets with diverse streams of income and expenditure
- Proficiency with computerized accounting systems, preferably Tally and ERPs
- High-level reporting and financial data analysis
Skills and Competencies:
- High level of organization
- Team collaboration
- Quick learner and creative thinker
- Agility
Remuneration:
An attractive package with fringe benefits is attached to this position.
How to Apply:
A cover letter, CV, and copies of academic documents with referees should be sent by email to: recruitment@wagagai.com
Closing date for applications: 15th July 2024.
Industry: Floriculture
Location: Kampala, Uganda
