Job Description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Junior Accountant to support the finance and accounting operations of a sugar manufacturing facility in Uganda.

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining day-to-day accounting records, processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, handling reconciliations, and supporting monthly and annual closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain day-to-day accounting records and financial transactions.
Record purchase, sales, receipt, payment, and journal entries in Tally.
Maintain general ledgers, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
Perform bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
Prepare basic accounting reports, statements, and schedules.
Verify and maintain invoices, purchase documents, expenses, and payment records.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
Coordinate with purchase, stores, production, administration, and other departments for accounting documentation.
Ensure accounting entries are accurate, complete, and recorded on time.
Maintain proper financial records and documentation for audit purposes.
Assist senior accountants and management with accounting-related requirements.
Perform other finance and accounting activities assigned by management.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
2-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
Practical knowledge of Tally is mandatory.
Good understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
Experience in ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Good attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to relocate to Uganda and work in a factory/industrial environment.
Experience in manufacturing, sugar, agro-processing, or similar industries will be an advantage.

Benefits:

2-3 year employment contract.
Food provided by the company.
3 vegetarian meals per day.
Shared bachelor accommodation.
Shared transportation for applicable official/local travel.
Visa expenses covered by the company.
Initial flight from Mumbai/Delhi to Entebbe, Uganda arranged and paid by the company.
Return air ticket upon successful completion of the agreed contract period.
Basic medical facilities as per company policy