Senior Accountant

Job Description

G4S is hiring a Senior Accountant responsible for ensuring consistent corporate financial strategy through various avenues, including managing and allocating accounts, financial statements, and tax data. The candidate will also serve as the point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax authorities.

Reporting Line: Head of Finance
Direct Reports: Accountants, Account Assistants
Competency Role Classification: Support
BPC Category: Finance
Career Path: Head of Finance
Location: Uganda

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reports.
• Maintain acceptable accounting records of financial transactions and results.
• Implement financial controls effectively.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of all accounting transactions.
• Manage and maintain the integrity of the accounting system.
• Maintain the company’s asset register with all supporting documentation.
• Review and prepare bank payments promptly.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and all group accounting standards.
• Conduct timely monthly ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile all accounts payables with adequate supporting documents.

2. Audit

• Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Investigate and follow up on audit discrepancies.
• Provide feedback to auditors and management regarding audit findings.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial data reporting.

3. Taxation

• Ensure compliance with taxation laws, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately complete tax filing and assessments.
• Manage SARS compliance.

4. Management

• Participate in financial planning and budgeting.
• Contribute to budget forecasting and cash flow management.
• Ensure government compliance in all financial tasks.
• Conduct monthly reviews of business costs in line with budget expectations.
• Ensure proper stakeholder compliance.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related financial qualification.
• Professional accountancy qualification with minimum LEVEL II CPA.
• Full membership of ICPAU/ACCA is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in finance.
• Proficiency with SAGE EVO Accounting System.
• Experience in staff management is desirable.
• Strong background in financial and cost control.
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly in Excel/Sheets.

Skills & Attributes

• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Performance-driven
• Collaborative and cooperative mindset
• High computer literacy

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV, copies of academic qualifications, and a cover letter to careers@ug.g4s.com by 10th March 2025.