CAPEX AND CASHBOOK ACCOUNTANT

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the company assets by ensuring that company assets have been correctly recorded, valued, tagged and are accounted for in the asset register.
• Maintain a register of capital assets across Ugandan databases including classification of assets, depreciation schedules, asset valuations, new assets, disposals, transfers and assets in transit accounts to ensure assets prepaid for are received at the Units at the agreed timelines.
• Raise assets local purchase orders.
• Facilitate CAPEX approval process, while monitoring expenditure against budget.
• Maintain detailed records of all capital expenditures including approvals, invoices and costs.
• Confirm completeness and correctness of the Daily Cash and daily bankings by the General cashier
• Prepare cash books accurately from the source documents to show the cash position at any time and distribute reports to Management on time.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and agree the ledger balances with the bank balances
• Receive, count and document all cash receipts and disbursements.
• Maintain the cashbook and reconcile cash transactions on a daily basis.
• Oversee the petty cash fund including disbursements, reimbursements and reconciliation.
• Reconcile bank statements and cashbook records to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Monitor and manage the Unit’s daily cash flow needs, including making cash orders or deposits as necessary.
• Provide input into cash forecasting and liquidity management.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and cash flow forecasts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Minimum of a Degree in Accounting Field from a recognized institution.
• CPA Part 2

Experience:

• Proven experience of three (03) years in relevant field preferably in a five-star Hotel setting.
• Proficiency in SUN and MC will be an added advantage

Competencies:

• Understanding of cash management principles and accounting practices.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and accounting systems.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to be a pro-active and positive team member.
• Honest and of impeccable integrity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Mode of Application:
Application letters together with photocopies of relevant academic documents, professional qualifications and copy of the National ID should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager
via jobvacancy.kampala@serenahotels.com not later than 25TH March 2024.
Note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.