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Job Summary

Job Title:
Accountant
Employer:
Latitude Trade Co.
Location:
Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 4 July 2025

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About the Organisation

Accountant job at Latitude Trade Co. | Apply Now

Uganda

​Latitude Trade Company (LTC), founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, is a vertically integrated social enterprise dedicated to sustainably increasing incomes and reducing risk for smallholder cocoa farmers by producing specialty cocoa and bean-to-bar craft chocolate at origin. With a strong reputation for ethical sourcing and sustainability, LTC collaborates with over 5,000 certified organic smallholder farmers, providing long-term contracts, training, access to finance, and premium prices for their cocoa.

The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional growth in various roles across agriculture, production, and administration. LTC has evolved by integrating advanced processing techniques and expanding its product line to meet changing market demands, emphasizing quality and sustainability. Its innovative business model combines direct farmer partnerships, transparent supply chains, and in-house production to maintain product excellence.

With operations extending across Uganda and growing partnerships internationally, LTC's reach continues to expand, guided by core values of sustainability, community empowerment, integrity, and innovation. The company is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, supporting initiatives that improve farmer livelihoods, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance community well-being. For more information, visit their official website: https://latitudecraftchocolate.com/.

Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Accountant job at Latitude Trade Co.

Full Time

Deadline: 

4 Jul 2025

Job Title

Accountant job at Latitude Trade Co.

Latitude Trade Co.

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Accountant

Company: Latitude Trade Co.

Location: Uganda

Position: Accountant (Full-Time)

Latitude Trade Co. is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Accountant to support our sourcing and chocolate operations in Uganda. This full-time, in-country role reports directly to the Managing Director and plays a key role in ensuring strong financial oversight and efficient accounting practices across our branches.

How to Apply

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To learn more about our work, visit: https://latitudecraftchocolate.com

  • Lead management accounting for both sourcing and chocolate production operations.

  • Supervise and support a team of 4–5 Accounts Assistants, including training, task planning, performance management, and review of work.

  • Manage cash planning for 2-week and 4-week cycles at all branches.

  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of management accounts and tax returns by the 10th of each month.

  • Handle transaction entry and expense categorization using Odoo software.

  • Perform bank and inventory reconciliations (including raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and work-in-progress).

  • Ensure operations staff complete daily Odoo entries to enable weekly reconciliation.

  • Review invoicing for cocoa and chocolate-related sales.

  • Support reconciliation of retail sales and inventory; produce weekly and monthly reports.

  • Organize and consolidate all financial documentation in preparation for audits.

  • Provide weekly Cost of Goods (COGs) reports for sourcing and production.

  • Assist Accounts Assistants with Accounts Receivable/Payable (AR/AP).

  • Participate in routine inventory audits and the annual external audit process.

  • Track and report on loans, investors, donors, and partnerships.

Accountant job at Latitude Trade Co.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive monthly salary

  • Health-related expenses coverage

  • Communications allowance

  • All work-related travel expenses covered


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a reputable institution

  • CPA or ACCA certification

  • Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in Africa or a comparable context

  • Proven experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping

  • Knowledge or background in agriculture, agronomy, or agro-processing (preferred)

  • Strong organizational skills and independent problem-solving ability

  • Willingness to travel to and work in rural areas

  • A positive attitude, patience, and a good sense of humor

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