Accounts Manager
Organization: Watu Credit Ltd
Location: Uganda
Industry: Fin-Tech
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 17th September 2024
About Watu Credit Ltd:
Watu Credit Ltd is a FinTech company revolutionizing mass-market mobility across Africa by providing accessible financial solutions that promote financial inclusion.
Position Summary:
The Accounts Manager will oversee daily accounting operations, ensure compliance, and manage financial processes, including budgeting, reporting, and relationship management with external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Accounting Procedures: Prepare and refine accounting procedures and financial manuals.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare budgets, statements, and monthly analytical reports per Group guidelines.
- Monthly Coordination: Manage and coordinate monthly reporting, budgeting, and reforecasting processes.
- Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with statutory accounting, tax obligations, and regulatory requirements.
- Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain relationships with auditors, Uganda Revenue Authority, and Customs.
- Management Accounting: Create and manage management accounting functions for Watu.
- Financial Documentation: Prepare financial documents for lenders and investors.
- Cross-Functional Process Management: Oversee financial processes across various departments.
- Team Management: Manage and grow the accounting team with respect and integrity.
- Petty Cash Review: Review Petty Cash vouchers and related documentation from all Watu offices.
- Month-End Closing: Participate in the month-end Petty Cash closing processes.
- Additional Tasks: Perform other duties assigned by the Finance department.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounts, Finance, or Business Administration with a major in accounting or finance.
- Professional Qualifications: Full CPA or ACCA certification.
- Experience: At least 5–6 years of financial accounting experience.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting concepts, conventions, and standards.
- Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is a must.
- Attributes: Self-driven, innovative, able to work under minimal supervision, and maintain a high degree of integrity.
Application Procedure:
- Application Link: Click here to apply
Closing Date: 17th September 2024
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