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Job Title:
Cost Accountant
Employer:
Priconsultants
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

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Kampala, Uganda

​Precision Recruitment International (PRI) is a fully integrated human capital services company with a Pan-African focus, dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations across the continent. Established in 2010 in Harare, Zimbabwe, PRI has expanded its presence with offices in Zambia, Mozambique, Angola, South Africa, Mauritius, and Kenya, successfully executing recruitment and HR projects throughout Africa.

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Demonstrating corporate social responsibility, PRI strives to make a positive impact on local and international African economies by doing the right thing and making a difference. For more information, visit their website at www.priconsultants.com.

Are you looking for Accounting Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Cost Accountant job at Priconsultants

Full-time

Deadline: 

30 Apr 2024

Cost Accountant job at Priconsultants

Priconsultants

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Our client in the chocolate industry in Uganda is looking for a full-time Cost Accountant reporting to the Managing Director. The position will be based in Kampala. The ideal candidate should have experience in tally entries for raw material manufacturing, reviewing inventory movements, staff supervision, tracking average costs, minimizing production and store losses, and conducting audits for inventory and accountability.

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  • Make tally entries for raw cocoa operations and chocolate manufacturing operations.

  • Receive, review and confirm source documents for inventory movements.

  • Review stock counts, confirm and reconcile inventories for cocoa and chocolate

  • Supervise Accounts Assistants and cashiers responsible for Latitude sourcing operations with a specific focus on:

  • MM / Petty cash reporting and budgets

  • Verification of accountability for expenses

  • Submission and confirmation of inventory reports

  • Balancing of buyers and pre-finance for sourcing

  • Verification of stocks and dispatches

  • Track and report monthly on average costs per inventory item.

  • Track, report on, and work to minimize losses in production and stores departments.

  • Carry out audits and site visits to confirm inventory and accountability.

Cost Accountant job at Priconsultants

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  • Fluent English

  • 5-8 years of experience in accounts department for a Ugandan registered company or entity

  • Prior experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing or coffee trading entity (required)

  • Degree in relevant Account or Finance field, progress completed towards CPA or ACCA

  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Tally ERP

  • Positive attitude, attention to detail and strong English communication skills

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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