Accountant

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Accountant

SMARTEC ELECTRONICS LTD

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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Kampala

Full Time

Retail, Fashion & FMCG

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750 - 1000

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Job summary

• JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant will be responsible for the full spectrum of accounting operations for the company's distribution business. This includes managing accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, inventory valuation, landed cost accounting, statutory tax compliance, and preparation of monthly management accounts.

Min Qualification:

Bachelors

Experience Level

Entry level

Experience Length

3 years

Language Requirement

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant Location

Kampala, Uganda

Job descriptions & requirements

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Process and record all financial transactions including sales, purchases, expenses, inventory movements, and journal entries.
• Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjusting entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Own the accounting system (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, Zoho Books, or similar ERP) and ensure all data entry is accurate and timely.

2.2 Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with authorization and approval policies.
• Manage customer invoicing, track receipts, monitor outstanding balances, and manage debtor days.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support the sales team with customer payment follow-up and account statements.

2.3 Inventory & Landed Cost Accounting

• Maintain inventory valuation records and landed cost calculations for imported electronic appliances.
• Reconcile stock movements with the inventory team and investigate any differences.
• Support pricing decisions with gross margin analysis by SKU and customer segment.

2.4 Bank & Cash Management

• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow to support sound liquidity management.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and flag short-term funding gaps early.
• Manage petty cash and staff advances.

2.5 Statutory & Tax Compliance (Uganda-Specific)