Job Title: Head Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Senior Management
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary:
USD 2,500 per month
Position Overview
We are seeking a competent, experienced, and result-oriented finance professional to oversee accounting, finance, taxation, payroll, statutory compliance, audit coordination, reporting, internal controls, and operational finance functions across multiple business operations and projects.
The ideal candidate should be capable of independently handling complex financial and compliance matters, supervising finance teams, coordinating with regulatory authorities, strengthening internal controls, and supporting management in strategic financial planning and operational execution.
This role requires strong practical exposure in accounting systems, taxation, payroll management, financial reporting, audit coordination, and finance operations within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting & Financial Management
- Oversee and supervise overall accounting and financial management operations.
- Ensure proper maintenance of books of accounts, reconciliations, accounting records, and supporting documentation.
- Review and validate accounting entries and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
- Supervise daily accounting activities including payments, receipts, journals, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Monitor supplier accounts, contractor reconciliations, customer balances, and sub-ledger reconciliations.
- Review labour payment workings, contractor settlements, and related financial schedules.
- Monitor petty cash operations, reconciliations, and internal cash controls.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis activities.
- Prepare financial summaries, reconciliations, and management reports for decision-making.
- Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations.
- Review tax computations, reconciliations, and tax ledger positions.
- Handle tax notices, objections, assessments, reconciliations, and statutory follow-ups.
- Coordinate tax audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, financial regulations, and commercial requirements.
- Monitor statutory changes and advise management on compliance implications.
- Audit & Regulatory Coordination
- Coordinate annual statutory audits and support external auditors during audit exercises.
- Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, workings, and supporting documents.
- Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of recommendations.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure timely submission of required reports and documentation.
- Payroll & HR Finance Management
- Supervise payroll preparation and salary processing, including expatriate payroll and statutory deductions.
- Ensure accurate payroll computations and reconciliations.
- Monitor staff advances, loans, payroll reconciliations, and employee-related financial records.
- Support HR and management on finance-related employee matters.
- Participate in recruitment and onboarding of finance and accounts staff when required.
- Train, mentor, and supervise finance team members.
- Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Assess, strengthen, and monitor internal control systems and financial procedures.
- Identify operational and financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Review accounting systems, workflows, and procedures and recommend process improvements.
- Support implementation of compliance-driven operational systems and controls.
- Monitor operational fund management, liquidity planning, and financial discipline across operations.
- Reporting & Management Support
- Prepare detailed reconciliations, workings, management reports, and operational summaries.
- Support senior management in strategic planning and financial decision-making.
- Coordinate finance-related activities across departments and ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Assist in implementation of financial systems, controls, and operational improvements.
Qualifications & Experience Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Strong practical understanding of taxation, accounting standards, payroll management, statutory compliance, and financial reporting practices.
Experience Requirements- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, taxation, compliance, and reporting functions.
- Experience within construction, infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing, or multi-company environments will be preferred.
- Practical exposure to:
- Financial accounting and reporting
- Taxation and statutory compliance
- Payroll processing and reconciliations
- Contractor and supplier reconciliations
- Audit coordination
- Budgeting and cash flow management
- Internal controls and financial systems
- Experience handling multiple projects or entities simultaneously will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Tally Prime or other accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
- Ability to prepare, analyse, and review detailed financial workings and reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of accounting systems, internal controls, and financial procedures.
Desired Attributes
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
- Proactive, professional, and solution-oriented mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Accommodation provided by the company
- Transportation provided by the company
- Other benefits will be discussed during the interview process
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Nationality Preference: Indian Candidates
- Candidates willing to relocate to Kampala, Uganda
Skills: compliance,reporting,accounting,internal controls,payroll,management,finance
