1. JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Reports To: Financial Controller
Direct Reports
GL/Treasury/Payables Accountant/ Head cashier/Debt collector
Department: Finance
Location: Uganda
Band: G
3. JOB DIMENSIONS:
Number of Staff Supervised:
Direct Reports:
GL/Treasury/Payables Accountant/ Head cashier/Debt collector
Total:
4
Financial Dimensions:
NA
4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Specify the output required from the job. Identify not more than 7 Key Accountabilities & their performance indicators. NB-Focus on outcomes not tasks
Description of the Accountability
Performance Indicators (How accountability is measured)
Review the various inputs to the General Ledger, debtors and creditors accounts.
Prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
Review the various general ledger reconciliation and accounting schedules in liaison with the section supervisors.
Handle all insurance accident claims and settlement.
Prepare annual budgets and final end year accounts.
Liaise with all branch accountants in their day to day financial operations
Verify and approve petty cash and cheque payments.
Resolve internal and external audit issues.
Oversee payments and processing of statutory returns.
Control of all expenses.
Confirm payments through the bank accounts and guarantees.
Coordinate activities of accounts department namely ledger, costing, banks, payroll, credit and debtors section.
Accurate financial statements
Timely management reports
5. JOB CONTEXT: Define organizational policy and other factors that have a critical impact on the job
6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:Â
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:Â
University degree in Accounting /Finance
CPA/ACCAÂ
Minimum Experience:Â Â
Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position.
Job-Specific Skills:
Sound analytical skills
Knowledge of accounting packages/systems.
Behavioural Competencies :Â
Ability to plan own work effectively and meet deadlines. Contribute to the short term planning of department.
Principle source of operational advice to the team.
Show initiative in taking on greater responsibilities without being asked. Demonstrate persistence in the face of resistance.
7. Approvals:
Line Manager ( Dept. Manager / Function Head ):
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