About the Organisation

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa and the eighth largest in the world by revenue. Established in 2016, CCBA serves over 14 countries across the continent, reaching more than 300 million consumers. An interesting aspect of CCBA is its commitment to sustainability and community development. The company has made significant strides in water stewardship, aiming to replenish more water than it uses in its operations. CCBA is also heavily invested in local economies, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs through various initiatives, including training and funding programs. Their efforts not only enhance their business but also contribute to the overall socio-economic growth of the regions they serve.

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Jobs at Coca Cola Uganda

Job Title

Accountant job at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa [CCBA] is the largest African Coca-Cola Bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of CCBA. We are currently seeking to recruit an Accountant based in Kampala.

Asan Accountant you will report directly to the Financial Accountant.

Key Purpose Statement
To ensure effective financial running and rigorous financial control management and process disciplines

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Internal controls and compliance
Preparation of the Monthly Management Reconciliation File (GL File) for review by the Financial Accountant. Follow up with the different team members to ensure that all reconciliations are submitted on time.
Prepare and post journals for the finance function. Ensure these are adequately supported.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations relating to the finance function like accruals and suspense receivables
Ensure all reconciling items are cleared within 30 days and there are no overdue items.
Maintain a monthly folder for all manual journals support and ensure it is accessible by the Financial Accountant/ Finance Manager
Finance accruals & Prepayments are reconciled accurately by month's end. All accruals & prepayments should be appropriately supported.
Provide support during the internal and external audits where necessary.

Routine Accounting

Reconcile and ensure KO DME & Incidence and Monster DME accounts are up to date and fully supported
All relevant accounts are reconciled for the management pack by the second Monday after month end.
Drink age float banked quarterly
Prepare suspense receivables reconciliations and ensure that there are no aged transactions over 30 days.
Staff accounts are reconciled 100% and all overdue accountabilities are cleared

SAP Month End & Year End Close

Compile and communicate schedules for FI SAP Month End Close timelines
Perform system verifications for SAP Actuals Month End Close.
All relevant stakeholders are informed timeously of the month-end close timelines and requirements.
Ensure all FI checks have been performed for clearance of respective accounts and orders
FI Income statements balance on SAP.
Month-end close readiness for Insight load.
SAP FI reviews and checks concluded in time and calls are logged by stipulated timeline.
Prepare month-end file and provide it to FD for review.
Undertake HFM reporting and ensure the department obtains greens in reporting
Prepare month-end checklists and SAP-HFM reconciliations in adherence to the Group reporting guidelines.
Prepare group reporting pack.
Group deadlines are met for the close of all FI SAP modules
Support in the review of petty cash transactions.
Ensure that the PL & BS in HFM tallies with what is in SAP.

Budgeting

Balance sheet budgeting for the tactical plan (1 year - 12 month budget, three annual High-level plans).
Ensure all transactions posted on the finance cost center are within budget and adequately supported.

Qualifications and Competencies

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications

Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy with professional accountancy qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA; must be a professional member in good standing.

Experience

Minimum requirement: 4 years of accounting and financial management experience preferably within a FMCG business environment or equivalent.
Competencies
Budget controlling
Customer/Client Service Orientation
Planning, Organizing, and Controlling
Assertiveness
Customer/Client Service Orientation
Planning, Organizing, and Controlling
Decisive and Risk Pragmatic
Resilient and energetic
Customer focused
Action Oriented
Technical Skill and competence