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Job Title:
Financial Accountant
Employer:
Puma Energy
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Finance Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 23 July 2024

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Financial Accountant job at Puma Energy | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Puma Energy is a leading global energy company committed to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions across the world. With a mission to make energy safer, cleaner, and more accessible, Puma Energy is recognized for its innovation in the fuel supply chain, spanning from procurement to distribution. The company has built a solid reputation for excellence, operating in over 45 countries and being recognized for its contribution to energy infrastructure development, particularly in emerging markets.

Puma Energy fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for growth, collaboration, and development in an organization that values diversity, safety, and employee well-being. With a history rooted in the vision of becoming a trusted partner in energy supply, the company has expanded significantly, operating across a wide range of fuel products and services, from retail to logistics, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline operations.

Puma Energy is known for its innovative business model that prioritizes operational efficiency and sustainability while ensuring affordable energy solutions for communities. The company’s core values include safety, responsibility, integrity, and customer-centricity, driving its commitment to delivering superior energy products. Additionally, Puma Energy engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at improving community health, education, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit their website at www.pumaenergy.com.

Are you looking for Finance Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Financial Accountant job at Puma Energy

Full-time

Deadline: 

23 Jul 2024

Financial Accountant job at Puma Energy

Puma Energy

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Perform a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. Follow established procedures and guidelines to accurately maintain the organization's financial records and transactions

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  • Check and analyze financial information and prepare more complex financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.

  • Coordinate the issuance of monthly reports and financial reports such as: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Account Consolidation, T tables, Cash Flows, Consolidation of Tangible and Intangible Assets, Weekly and Monthly Margins, Inventories Reconciliations, Debtor and Creditor lists, Budget Reports, Investments Projects Control, Approvals according to DOA and Revisions of Payments to Suppliers. Prepare reports weekly, monthly, and annually. Assist in development of budget. Perform and review account reconciliations.

  • Schedule monthly tax payments, VAT (with the monthly sales and purchases records), Income Tax withholdings, payments on account, and payment of the annual determination of the amount to be paid. Weekly tax distribution.

  • Keep daily control of such legal books and records of accounts as: General Ledger, Sales Records, Purchases Records, Inventory, receivables, payables and Annual affixing of the required tax stamps to books.

  • Coordinate, monitor, and execute independent audits, provide all necessary information for compliance on deadlines. Work closely with independent auditors during and preparing schedules for the annual audit. Revise the computation of employment termination payments.

  • Manages the accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting functions on a periodic basis

  • Preparation of the Annual Financial Report including financial statements, notes, supporting schedules, transmittal letter and statistical information.

  • Train, test and ensure the integrity of the financial system (controls and technology). Train, test and maintain the financial software system and ensure its integrity.

  • Attend meetings and participate on behalf of finance when needed

Financial Accountant job at Puma Energy

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

  • Finance professional with 2-3 years of experience in an accounting role or similar in an industrial business

  • Oil industry experience is preferred

  • CPA or Ugandan certified chartered accountant is a must

  • Experience in preparing budgets, liasioning with URA/Tax Auditors

  • Familiarity with Sun Systems; Hyperion; Vision; Office; Advanced Excel; Database Management.


Skills:

  • Accounting Knowledge

  • Knowledge of applicable local laws, codes and regulation

  • Ability to compile, analyze data and prepare complex financial reports and statements

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Fluent in English (other languages will be a plus)

  • Technology savvy


Competencies:

  • Ability to prioritize and schedule work; meet multiple deadlines,

  • Excellent communication and good organizational skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects in a high stress environment

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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