Accountant – Kampala – Shakes Labour Force Limited

About US:
Shakes Labour Force Limited is a Recruitment and HR Consulting firm based in Kampala with focus on all elements of HR processes and practices across all sectors across the Globe. We provide flexible, tailored Recruitment and HR solutions for all individual requirements, whether a large corporate company, Small to medium Enterprises (SMEs), a start-up business or an individual seeking consultancy for personal career growth. They would like to recruit for a valuable client, a well-known company with over 45 years’ experience across Uganda.

Job Summary: The Junior Accountant will be responsible for three main areas transactions, reporting and reconciliation. The successful candidate record and post all accounting entries, prepare various reports and prepare and analyze account reconciliations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
The jobholder also documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
The incumbent also reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
Process Accounts Payable paperwork in accordance with company workflows.
Record all fixed asset purchases/disposal, track asset movements and maintain depreciation schedule.
Render support in the preparation of periodic financial statements and budgets
Correspond with other departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses.
Keenly review accounting entries for accuracy and correct errors.
Manage petty cash account
Assist with payroll system and payroll related items
Assist with year-end audits.
Perform other such accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should at least hold a BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
A minimum of three years’ experience ideally in accounting.
At least three years’ experience in creating reports, managing payroll and reconciling accounts.
Highly self-motivated, efficient and skilled
The applicant must be someone who can think outside of the box, doesn’t need to be managed heavily and able to work under pleasure in the fast paced environment.
Excellent communication skills
Fluency in English is essential
Excellent Excel skills
Strong initiative able to work with minimal supervision
Keen attention to detail

NB: Immediately available candidates are preference.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send updated resumes to info@shakeslabourforce.com addressed to:

Company Secretary,
Shakes Labour Force Ltd,
Kajjansi, Entebbe Road,
Nakigalala Road,
Sports Centre Block,
​Kampala, Uganda.​