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Accountant

Category

Accountant

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Moroto and Jinja, Uganda

Vacancies

Not specified

Closing Date

12/22/2025
Closed

Employer / Company

WIH Cement Uganda Limited logo
WIH Cement Uganda Limited

Description (Public)

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

As part of its operational readiness, the Company is establishing key functional teams, including Finance, and invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for available positions.


Role Purpose

The Accountant will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for accurate financial record keeping, statutory and external reporting, tax compliance, and management accounting. The role supports sound financial control and timely reporting to support the Company’s manufacturing operations.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in line with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
  • Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
  • Ensure timely and accurate external financial reporting and statutory submissions.
  • Support tax compliance, including preparation and filing of relevant tax returns.
  • Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes.
  • Support financial analysis and reporting for management decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
  • Work closely with other departments to support efficient financial operations.
  • Utilize and support financial reporting through ERP systems.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies


Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory).

  • Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA is required for Senior Accountant positions.

  • Junior Accountants should be newly qualified or actively pursuing a professional accounting qualification.

Experience

  • Relevant experience in accounting, finance, or financial control within the manufacturing industry is required.

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience for Senior Accountants.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience for Junior Accountants.

  • Strong working knowledge of financial ERP systems, particularly NetSuite or Oracle, is essential.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

  • Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • Willingness to work in Moroto and/or Jinja.

Terms of Appointment

  • Full-time positions based in Moroto and Jinja.

  • Remuneration and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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