ACCOUNTANT ( FULL TIME )

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is a private organization with offices both in Uganda and Kenya. RVR is a transporting organization which provides both rail and marine services in the transportation of imports and export cargo. This leading transport organization is looking for qualified, dedicated, self motivated individuals to join the Finance team, RVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and these positions are open to qualified Ugandan Nationals,

ACCOUNTANT
REF: HR-FIN-1-04-2012
Reporting to the Senior Accountant – Uganda, you will have the following key responsibilities:
• Raise accurate tax invoices for all revenue types on ad-hoc basis, in accordance with the customer contracts and the organization tarrif guide, and distribute to the various customers.
• Coordinate submission of all the revenue reports from the various stations like Tororo, Jinja and Kampala, and post the same onto the accounts system, for facilitation of the monthly accounts reporting.
• Manage debt collection for all revenue generating activities by preparing monthly customer statements and aged debtors analysis by 3rd of the subsequent month.
• Collect all revenue receipts on a daily basis and accurately post into the accounting system by 3rd of the subsequent month.
• Contribute to the external financial year-end audit by preparing the required schedules and responding to the relevant audit queries.
• Prepare the VAT returns and submit to URA before IS” of the month following the VAT month.
• Keep safe custody of all revenue related documentation and correspondences.
• Monitoring all company receivables and ensuring the company’s credit policy is strictly observed.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by
authorized company staff.

If you believe that you fit this profile, please send your application letter with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number and names of three referees quoting job reference number by Monday 21? May 2012.
To:
The Human Resources Manager,
Rift Valley Railways (U) Ltd, Plot No. 53,
Nasser Road/Station Road / Station Reserve
P. 0. Box 7891 Kampala, Uganda
Applications can be hand-delivered to:
Rift Valley Railways (Uganda) Limited,
Plot No S3,
Nasser Road / Station Road / Station Reserve
or Railway Mechanical Workshop. Nalukolongo,
Please Note: Only Short- listed candidates will be contacted.