Job Title: Finance Officer
Organisation: NFT Consult Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance Manager
About the Company:
NFT Consult Limited is a business process outsourcing firm with offices in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and South Sudan.
Job Summary: Our client is in real estate business seeking for Finance Manager and will therefore be responsible for planning and directing of the accounting activities within the Finance unit by performing or delegating the responsibilities listed below.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement financial policies and procedures as per IFRS and Company accounting requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of all property transactions and submit on timely basis (i.e., rent & utility collections, delinquency reports, move-in/move-outs, etc.).
- Provide constant vendor/contractor communications concerning scheduling, billing and manage vendor relations.
- Ensure that invoices and receipts are submitted to the Finance office for payment or for accountability and that supplier payments are paid in adherence to signed contracts.
- Handle petty cash and all funds as and when required to.
- Ensure that all financial transactions of the company are recorded and updated in the relevant software on a timely basis
- Ensure that all rent and utility bills due are collected in a timely manner
- Ensure proper stock management through daily record updates and periodical stock taking
- Ensure all Rent and Utility Reconciliations are up-to-date
- Ensure timely recovery and compliance with debt limits for the trade debtors
- Ensure taxes and other statutory dues are accurately calculated and remitted in time
- Advise Management on any relevant financial and tax issues to be addressed
- Prepare financial reports as and when requested to
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Train and supervise all Finance staff to be able to achieve the company operational goals
- Make rental and utility reviews and ensure properties are rented to full capacity physically and in monetary value
- Deputise the emergency team leader to ensure proper response handling in cases of emergencies in the properties e.g fires, riots, floods, etc.
- Physically inspect properties on a regular basis
- Verify vacant spaces and report on a weekly basis
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- First degree in any field with a major in Accounting. ACCA or CPA will be of added advantage
- At least three years of accounting experience in a busy environment.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong inter-personal and communications skills.
- Computer skills with knowledge of any accounting package
- Must be able to demonstrate sound work ethics
- Must be honest, trustworthy and respectful
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the NFT jobs portal.
Deadline: 1st August 2024
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