Senior Accountant (Full-time Finance Job) – Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)

Job Listing: Senior Accountant
Deadline: 24/12/2024
Position: Full-time
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)

Role Overview:

The Senior Accountant will ensure compliance with internal controls, adherence to financial policies and procedures, and proper record-keeping for transactions related to the organization’s revenues, receivables, payables, payroll, and tax filings.

Key Responsibilities:

Income Accounting, Reconciliations, and Receivables:

• Verify student enrolment and ensure accuracy of records.
• Ensure timely generation of invoices and receipts.
• Reconcile bank statements, attendance registers, and accounting systems.
• Generate and distribute accurate enrolment and debtors lists.

Payables and Payroll:

• Establish and monitor a payment tracking system.
• Ensure timely VAT filings and resolve URA queries.
• Reconcile payables accounts monthly.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing and timely submission to the Board.

Cash and Bank:

• Oversee timely preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
• Verify petty cash purchases and ensure compliance with finance policies.

Fixed Assets:

• Maintain and update the fixed assets register.
• Update depreciation expenses monthly and ensure proper tagging and insurance of assets.

Budgeting and Reporting:

• Assist in budget preparation and data collection.
• Generate periodic financial reports and assist with statutory audits.
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns.

Management:

• Manage and mentor a small accounting team.
• Provide value-adding financial analysis.
• Address risks raised by internal and external audits.

Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certifications: CPA(U) and/or ACCA certification.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years in a senior accounting position, with experience managing a team.
  • Experience in preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
  • Experience in the education sector is an added advantage.

Skills:

• High proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Proficient in ERP systems or accounting software.
• Strong planning, organizing, and coordinating skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively.

How to Apply:

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About Aga Khan Education Services:

AKES is one of the largest private, not-for-profit educational networks in the Global South, operating over 190 schools and educational programmes across 13 countries. It is dedicated to improving quality of life by providing a relevant curriculum and teaching students to make ethical choices and serve their communities.