12 October 2014

Finance Careers - Accountant at Spear Group of Companies


Organisation: Spear Group of CompaniesDuty Station:  Kampala, UgandaThe Spear Group of Companies owns a number of leading business franchises which include: Spear Motors Limited - Franchise distributor and dealer in Mercedes Benz, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Deutz Fahr brands in Uganda.Wavah Broadcasting Services (WBS) - A private television station.Star Times Digital Satellite Television Service - A digital satellite distributor of television signals in Uganda.Spear House - An upscale office building on Jinja Road, in Kampala's central business district.Wavah Water Limited - A manufacturer and distributor of drinking mineral water in Uganda.GM Tumpeco Limited - A manufacturer and fabricator of steel products, including number plates, traffic road signs and billboards. Also, furniture, spring mattresses, uniports, wheelbarrows, truck and bus bodies.Fancy Furniture Limited - Importer and distributor of high-end office and household furniture.Wavah Books Limited - A publisher of school text books and other writingsNakweero Mixed Farm - A diary, beef and crop farm in Nakweero, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.Job Summary: The Accountant will be responsible for monitoring supplies, finances and report on the financial performance of the factory to ensure smooth and efficient running of the company.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  In charge of the preparation of factory budget and monitor to keep it in line with the organisation’s budgetActively monitor to ensure that customers’ orders are processed on timeWork in liaison with the accounts and factory team to ensure factory accounts are being reconciled on a weekly basisMonitor factory daily stock, weekly and monthly, half and full year stock countsPrepare and present Monthly Management Reports including Trial Balance, Profit and Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statement.Responsible for the preparation of monthly variance analysis between the budgets and actualsQualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognised UniversityBe a Qualified or Passed Finalist ACCA, CIMA or CPAA minimum of three or more years’ experience in a financial or accounting roleExcellent technical accounting knowledgeExcellent Analytical skills and attention to detailComputer literacy i.e. skills in using Microsoft word, power point and excel with financial modeling ability Strong team playerExcellent Leadership Skills, Interpersonal, Communication and Negotiation SkillsGood Project Management SkillsGood Commercial awareness, especially in FMCGAbility to pick up systems, procedures and general company knowledge quicklyEffective team working skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsA high level of organisational skillsPrecise attention to detailAbility to multi taskDiplomacy and sensitivity when working with clientsGood professional personal presentationGood Customer service orientation skills Excellent in organizing and planning, initiative and reliableAbility to work under pressureIf you are suitably qualified, send your application and relevant certificates to this address:P.O Box 1350, Kampala, Uganda.Deadline: Saturday, 11th October 2014

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