Accounts Assistant – Hariss International Limited

Application Deadline: 06/09/2024

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda
Division/Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage petty cash transactions efficiently.
• Reconcile direct debits and finance accounts regularly.
• Ensure accuracy in all payment amounts and financial records.
• Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with legal standards.
• Work with journals, sales, purchase ledgers, and spreadsheets.
• Enter and code financial transactions appropriately.
• Process payments and handle documents such as invoices.
• Reconcile invoices received with departmental billings.
• Make bank deposits and maintain accurate records.
• Track expenses related to specific projects and jobs.
• Validate invoices against items or services received.
• Check all financial transactions for accuracy.
• Perform any other assignments as directed by management.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a relevant discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in a related role.

Key Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Pastel, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar packages.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within the provided guidelines and standard practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Hariss International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CVs to careers@harissint.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three weeks from the submission deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

About Hariss International Limited:
Hariss International Limited is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages, operating under the brand name RIHAM since 2005.