Agricycle Global Jobs 2022 – Finance Officer

• Complete all accounting requirements for all subsidiaries in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
• File all monthly taxation and statutory requirements in Uganda and manage Agricycle’s exposure.
• Support the Finance Manager and UG Operations Coordinator in bookkeeping and record keeping.
• Record all cash accounting, creditor and debtor accounts on Quickbooks Online.
• Maintain individual staff cash accounts and all inventory counts and recordings.
• Fulfill information requests by other Agricycle entities in the United States, Kenya and Tanzania.
• Perform assigned projects such as cost of operations per field officer or liaise with external auditors.
• Schedule outside vendors and travel arrangements including services, buses and flights.
• Answer, direct and take care of phone inquiries and provide support to visitors at our office.
• Sort and distribute mail and occasionally travel off-site to ship documents or packages.
• Accomplish all other reasonable responsibilities provided by supervising team members.

• The applicant must hold a University degree and certifications (CPA, ACA, ACCA) or highly related business degree.
• At least three years of demonstrable experience in accounting and finance..
• Experience with the Ugandan tax code and regulatory environment and reporting requirements.
• Good communication skills (written, oral and digital); good command of English is necessary.
• Demonstrated compassion and empathy, strong work ethic and unimpeachable integrity.
• Readiness and ability to regularly perform under pressure and within short timeframes.
• Readiness to travel anywhere in Nairobi under short notices and occasionally work odd hours.
• Excellent working knowledge of computer applications, especially: google drive and spreadsheets.
• Highly creative with a hunger for innovation and are natural-born problem solvers.
• Motivated by a passion to make the world a better place and love to take on challenges.
• Servant leaders who help to build the team and take on whatever role is necessary.
• Eager to learn and thrive in the fast-paced “fail fast, fail often” startup culture we embody.
• Collaborative in a highly diverse and global team and can work independently when remote.
• Critical and strategic thinkers with strong decision-making skills.
• Empathetic and patient, knowing no task is below them.
• Strong team players, knowing teamwork is necessary and that each role supports the other.

Remote restrictions: Must be a resident of Uganda