Assistant Accountant job at Ramex Petroleum

Job Purpose

Support the finance department by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with financial reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accounting entries into the accounting system.
• Process supplier invoices and customer payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash, and ledger balances.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with payroll processing where required.
• Monitor fuel station sales reconciliations and cash collections.
• Assist during internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and tax regulations.
• Perform any other finance duties assigned by the Finance Manager or Chief Accountant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• CPA Level II or higher is often an added advantage.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the petroleum, retail, or FMCG sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Key Skills

• Financial reporting
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Cash management
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Knowledge of Ugandan tax regulations is an advantage.

• Prepare and post accounting entries into the accounting system.
• Process supplier invoices and customer payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash, and ledger balances.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with payroll processing where required.
• Monitor fuel station sales reconciliations and cash collections.
• Assist during internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and tax regulations.
• Perform any other finance duties assigned by the Finance Manager or Chief Accountant.

• Financial reporting
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Cash management
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Knowledge of Ugandan tax regulations is an advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• CPA Level II or higher is often an added advantage.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the petroleum, retail, or FMCG sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.