Accountant – General Ledger & Fixed Assets (Accounts Job) – MTN Uganda

Job Title: Accountant – General Ledger & Fixed Assets

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Accounting
Organization: MTN Uganda

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:

MTN Uganda is seeking an Accountant – General Ledger & Fixed Assets to manage the company’s fixed assets and ensure compliance with accounting policies. The role includes maintaining accurate and compliant financial records on the General Ledger and supporting the Manager – Financial Operations.

Reporting to: Manager – Financial Operations
Division: Finance

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Management:

• Timely and accurate processing of monthly fixed asset transactions, including additions, retirements, and transfers.
• Conduct periodic asset physical counts; analyze, tag, and report asset status.
• Reconcile fixed asset ledger to the general ledger.
• Monitor controls, procedures, and forms for fixed asset records.
• Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and CIP.
• Track projects for asset capitalization.
• Calculate monthly depreciation and conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.
• Prepare audit schedules for fixed assets and assist auditors with their inquiries.

General Ledger Maintenance:

• Prepare journal entries and support monthly and annual close processes.
• Assist other finance sections with accounting issues and queries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyze general ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance of manual journals with the COA (Chart of Accounts) for accuracy and completeness.
• Support Treasury and Accounts Payable with supplier disbursements.
• Assist in month-end reporting processes and support internal and external auditors.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Commerce or any business degree with accounting as a major, or part qualification in ACCA or CPA.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy financial operations environment.
• Skills:
  • Experience with Oracle ERP.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.

Other Requirements:

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Presentation of false academic documents will lead to criminal prosecution.
• Any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within 14 days from the closing date may consider their application unsuccessful.

Application Process:

To apply, [CLICK HERE TO APPLY].
Deadline: 21st October 2024

About MTN Uganda:
MTN Uganda Limited is a leading telecommunications operator, providing digital solutions for Uganda’s progress. Since its incorporation in 1998, MTN has grown to serve approximately 19 million customers, playing a significant role in the development of the telecommunications sector in Uganda.