DEADLINE: 31/01/2025

Accountant

Full-time

The Accountant is responsible for performing a range of routine and some non-routine administrative and accounting functions aligned with established procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collection, master data management, payroll, or other related financial areas. The role ensures adequate and reliable accounting of finance-related transactions while assisting senior Administrators or Financial Managers as needed.

At a senior level, the Accountant oversees daily ledger entries, conducts checks and balances, and ensures proper accounting of finance transactions. Depending on the structure of the Finance department, the role may specialize in one area (e.g., Accounts Payable or General Ledger) or cover multiple domains. Senior Financial Administrators may also lead teams and supervise junior staff.

 

Accounts Receivable

  • Prepare outgoing customer invoices in line with internal procedures to ensure timely invoicing and accurate accounting of receivables.
  • Monitor, code, and file invoices and relevant documentation.
  • Process reminders and provide information on credit, rebates, and claims resolution.
  • Monitor collection procedures, propose appropriate arrangements, and manage receivable provisions or write-offs with supervisory approval.

Accounts Payable

  • Process incoming vendor invoices following internal procedures to ensure accurate accounting of debt positions.
  • Monitor, code, and file invoices and prepare payment proposals for timely resolution of discrepancies and payments.

General Ledger

  • Process and account for incoming payments while maintaining traceable records.
  • Check payment requests, process employee expense claims, and reconcile various ledgers.
  • Align financial, salary, and fixed asset administrations monthly, ensuring accurate journal entries, tax payments, and reconciliations.

Master Data Management and Financial Data Processing

  • Monitor financial/ERP systems to ensure data accuracy.
  • Provide accounting and clerical support, resolving discrepancies promptly.

Reporting

  • Compile data and prepare reports for management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Service

  • Deliver high-quality assistance and customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Payroll and Other Duties

  • Assist with payroll preparation and data processing.
  • Undertake additional finance and administrative duties as required.

 

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About Nutreco

Industry: Accounting
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed, providing advanced nutritional solutions that support the food supply chain for millions of consumers. With over 100 years of experience, our focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability drives our mission to create a better future for agriculture and aquaculture.

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