Senior Accountant

The incumbent will oversee accounting operations, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and support compliance. He/She will supervise junior accounting staff, manage AP/AR, reconciliations, tax compliance, financial reporting, and process improvement. Duty Station: Jinja Job Summary: Our Client, one of the fastest growing Ugandan agribusiness and processing companies is looking for a self-driven and passionate individual to join the team as a Senior Accountant to supervise general accounting operations and financial control transactions. The incumbent will oversee accounting operations, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and support compliance. He/She will supervise junior accounting staff, manage AP/AR, reconciliations, tax compliance, financial reporting, and process improvement. Key duties and responsibilities Manage Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee end-to-end AP/AR cycles, ensure accurate and timely processing, and serve as the primary contact for related inquiries. Perform Financial Reconciliations: Prepare and review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly. Support Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and contribute to budget/forecast processes. Ensure Month-End & Year-End Closure: Actively participate in closing procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial period completion. Uphold Compliance & Support Audits: Support tax compliance, corporate tax preparations, and assist with internal and external audit processes. Drive Process Improvements: Recommend and help implement enhancements to accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls to increase efficiency and accuracy. Supervise & Develop Team: Mentor and supervise junior finance staff (accountants, clerks, cashiers), delegating tasks and supporting their professional growth. Analyze Financial Performance: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements. Oversee Office Administration: Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office, managing administrative functions, procurement, and facilities/logistics. Document Policies & Procedures: Maintain thorough documentation of accounting policies, business processes, and internal controls in line with standards. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field. A professional qualification such as CMA or CPA is a bonus. 3+ years' experience of working as an Accountant preferably with a supervisory role. Profound experience with typical accounting procedures Deep experience with general ledger functions and the month end/year end close process Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) Good practical experience with accounting software packages such as Tally and QuickBooks. • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with accuracy and attention to detail Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Interested Candicandidatesld send their application and CV to: careers@bondrichadvisorygroup.com specifying the position applied for in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• Manage Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee end-to-end AP/AR cycles, ensure accurate and timely processing, and serve as the primary contact for related inquiries. • Perform Financial Reconciliations: Prepare and review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Support Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and contribute to budget/forecast processes. • Ensure Month-End & Year-End Closure: Actively participate in closing procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial period completion. • Uphold Compliance & Support Audits: Support tax compliance, corporate tax preparations, and assist with internal and external audit processes. • Drive Process Improvements: Recommend and help implement enhancements to accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls to increase efficiency and accuracy. • Supervise & Develop Team: Mentor and supervise junior finance staff (accountants, clerks, cashiers), delegating tasks and supporting their professional growth. • Analyze Financial Performance: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements. • Oversee Office Administration: Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office, managing administrative functions, procurement, and facilities/logistics. • Document Policies & Procedures: Maintain thorough documentation of accounting policies, business processes, and internal controls in line with standards. • Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field. A professional qualification such as CMA or CPA is a bonus. • 3+ years' experience of working as an Accountant preferably with a supervisory role. • Profound experience with typical accounting procedures • Deep experience with general ledger functions and the month end/year end close process • Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP)