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General Ledger Accountant job at Deloitte | Apply Now
Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in General Ledger Accountant job at Deloitte
About the Organisation
Deloitte Uganda Limited is a premier professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to organizations across various industries, with a mission to help clients excel in their businesses and build a sustainable future. Renowned for its global expertise and local insights, Deloitte is recognized as one of the most trusted and respected firms in Uganda, offering high-quality services that support business transformation and innovation.
The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that emphasizes professional development, collaboration, and work-life balance, with a strong focus on creating opportunities for growth and leadership at all levels. Since its establishment in Uganda, Deloitte has expanded its presence, evolving into a leading provider of comprehensive business solutions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to deliver value and solve complex problems. Its innovative business model is driven by a commitment to client success, helping organizations navigate challenges in a rapidly changing business environment.
Operating with a strong network of professionals, Deloitte Uganda offers diverse job opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the potential for career advancement in both local and regional markets. With core values centered around integrity, excellence, innovation, and leadership, Deloitte is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, focusing on education, sustainability, and community development initiatives. For more information, visit www.deloitte.com/ug.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
General Ledger Accountant job at Deloitte
Deloitte
Job Description
Job Title: General Ledger Accountant
Organisation: Deloitte
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger structure, recording financial transactions into the company’s general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and ensure internal controls and procedures are performed or adhered to in accordance with Deloitte standard policies and procedures.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Processing journals
Post to and update the General Ledger.
Process journals at month end as requested.
Monitor and process all journals (i.e. bonus provisions, leave pay provision, budget smoothing general journals, accruals, reallocation accounts and cost centre journals, rent, standard adjusting, audit and closing journal entries etc.)
Assist in resolving any discrepancies raised.
Adjust and release provisions accordingly.
Assess impact of proposed general ledger change.
Reconcile sub ledger entries.
Fixed Asset Accounting
Review procurement invoices.
Compile a Fixed Asset Register.
Review any updates made to the Fixed Asset Register with the asset details and asset classes.
Review any discrepancies resolved between the Fixed Asset Register and the General Ledger.
Extract Fixed Asset Register reports from SAP.
Identify assets to be written off and write off assets accordingly.
Recognize proceeds from the sale of assets.
Impairs assets when applicable.
Accounts for depreciation and capitalization of fixed assets.
Verify (Geographic Information System) GIS Fixed Asset Register.
Close and Consolidate
Assist with close and consolidation (close of General Ledger, Business Warehouse (BW), SAP Finance module (FI), and Revenue).
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare statutory financial statements.
Compliance
Manage statutory compliance on remittances and filings.
Coordinate audits and reviews with the statutory bodies.
Staff Debtors
Prepare and upload journals for staff debtors.
Conduct staff debtor allocations and deductions.
Governance
Communicate and update the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and regional controllership manager on country/regional general accounting movements.
Oversight over the Uganda finance team.
Attend Africa wide: General Accounting team meetings and training.
Comply with standardized processes and controls.
Other
Provide overall leadership of the in-country finance team.
Create reporting templates and ad hoc reports and maintains standard reporting repository.
Assist in the preparation of supporting documentation for internal and external audit.
Draft General Ledger communications.
Manage closing timeline and calendar.
Communicate timelines.
Assist with period and year end close activities.
Perform closing adjustments and process allocations.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
At least a second-class bachelor’s degree in a finance or business-related field from a recognized university.
At least five (5) years’ accounting experience in a busy environment.
Professional accounting qualification such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA).
Experience in a professional services firm will be an added advantage.
Be a Ugandan Citizen or eligible to work in Uganda.
Behavioural Competencies
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
Strong client delivery focus.
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
Focus on quality and risk.
Problem-solving ability.
Good business acumen.
Technical Competencies
Technical expert in specific functional area.
Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis, and project management skills.
Experience in drafting and delivering presentations.
Good report writing skills.
Sound financial knowledge and understanding.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal at the APPLY Button below.
Deadline: 7th October 2025
