Accountant

About the Position

RSM Eastern Africa is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Kampala. As an Accountant, you will be responsible for the execution of all finance-related tasks under the supervision of the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Attending to any queries within 24 hours.
• Identifying accounting and tax issues and communicating these, as they arise, to the PIC, including escalating any complex issues to ensure that these are resolved promptly.
• Managing all aspects of the office accounting function including the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks.
• Ensuring that financial policies and standards are in place, are effective and applied, and also having a strong understanding of the administration, IT, and Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all membership, licensing, and subscriptions of the firm are followed up and renewed on an annual basis.
• Providing financial advice, information, and services to the Partner as appropriate.
• Ensuring that cash is properly managed.
• Contributing actively to the pursuit of expenditure savings and structural cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensuring that debt collection controls are in place and are effective in the firm.
• Ensuring that accounts payable and accounts receivable controls are in place and effective.
• Assisting with the interview process to identify A-players for the finance department.
• Actively developing technical skills on the job and through formal training.
• Building working relationships with clients and team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Full CPA qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance role.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in MS Office applications.
• Fast learner and comfortable with new challenges.
• Integrity and reliability.
• A team player.
• Good communication and social skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and excellent research and report writing skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a world-leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services.
• Be part of a powerful network of offices across East Africa.
• Competitive salary.
• Professional growth opportunities.

About the Company

RSM (Eastern Africa) Consulting Ltd (RSMEA) is a member firm of the RSM network, a world-leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-focused organizations globally. The network has a combined staff of over 64,000 with 820 offices across 120 countries and in each of the top 40 major business centers.

RSMEA was founded in 2004 and has developed a powerful network of offices across East Africa. The factor that links RSM member firms is its Purpose - THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD which is rooted in RSM’s unwavering focus on our principles of collaboration, understanding, and providing relevant insights and solutions by: gaining a deep understanding of what matters to our clients; building a long-term relationship through a client-centric focus; sharing insights of our local and global experts; and design-thinking and co-creating solutions. This client-centric approach ensures that we acquire a deep understanding of our client needs, that empowers businesses to move forward and realize their full potential.

RSM in East Africa specializes in Audit & Assurance, Transaction Advisory, Tax Services, Management Consulting, Risk Advisory, and Outsourcing. RSMEA clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multi-national organizations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.

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If you are inspired to build strong, collaborative, and lasting relationships with our stakeholders; gain a deep understanding of our clients' needs; ensure every client benefits from tailored thinking and you resonate with our values; fill out your application by clicking HERE. The deadline for applications is Friday, 22nd November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.