Job
Title: Accountant
2
positions
3
months contract
Please note that the roles are for an initial 3 months period with possibility of extension subject to performance, relevance of the role and availability of funds.
Job Purpose: The
Accountants will report to the Country Head of Finance and will be responsible
for reconciling and correcting all supplier balances. Please note that the roles are for an initial 3 months period with possibility of extension subject to performance, relevance of the role and availability of funds.
Providing
these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that financial
records are accurate and up to date.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing
credit accounts and balances
- Reconciling
vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
- Reviewing
all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Negotiating
terms of settlement with creditors/suppliers
- Prioritizing
invoices according to agreed payment terms
Requirements
- 5+
years of Accounts Payable experience
- Accounting
qualification
- Must
be Ugandan nationals
- Must
have strong work ethics
- Must
be well organized and a self-starter
- Must
be able to follow standard filing procedures
- Detail
oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Proficient
in Excel and Word
- Possess
strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong
problem solving skills, accounting principles knowledge, documentation
skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking
skills
- Thorough
knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and
procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
- Ability
to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability
to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
- Ability
to speak and write English
- Ability
to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume
environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately
Application Details
Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications letters and CV to recruitment@spencon.net no later than Thursday 24th March 2016
Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications letters and CV to recruitment@spencon.net no later than Thursday 24th March 2016
