Job Opportunity: Account Officer at Lafab Solutions

Company: Lafab Solutions

Vacancy Title: Account Officer
Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Consulting
Category: Accounting & Finance

Deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Duty Station: Within Uganda, Kampala,

Summary:
Date Posted: Thursday, May 09, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Reference: 20240509D

Description:
We are seeking an Account Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will oversee various financial tasks, including maintaining general ledger accounts, completing ledger operations, assisting with year-end closings, and administering accounts receivable and payable. Additionally, the role involves preparing tax computations, reviewing expense reports, and assisting with the audit process. The Account Officer will play a crucial part in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures, performing account reconciliations and analyses, preparing journal entries, and supporting the finance manager with annual accounts and associated schedules. The role requires proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate solutions. The Account Officer will also be responsible for reviewing work performed by others and providing recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities
• Complete general ledger operations
• Assist with year-end closings
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Prepare tax computations and file returns
• Review and process expense reports
• Assist with the audit process
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures
• Perform account reconciliations and analyses
• Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications
• Assist with preparation of annual accounts and statutory returns of associated companies
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts
• Analyze and prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and controls
• Identify customer needs and develop solutions to meet them
• Serve as a key resource on complex issues
• Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions

Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter in one PDF document explaining their interest in the position and how their skills match the job requirements at Application form

Please take note of the job reference number while submitting your application: Job Reference: 20240509D