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Job Summary

Job Title:
Junior Accountant
Employer:
FMCG Distributor
Location:
Kampala/Masaka/Fortportal
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Saturday, 18 April 2026

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The employer is a fast-growing FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) distribution company operating across multiple regions in Uganda. The company specializes in the efficient distribution of consumer products, ensuring timely delivery, strong inventory management, and high operational standards within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Full-time

Deadline: 

18 Apr 2026

Junior Accountant Job at FMCG Distributor

FMCG Distributor

Job Description

The Junior Accountant supports the Finance team by performing daily accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and statutory requirements. Operating within a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment, the Junior Accountant focuses on transaction posting, reconciliations, documentation management, and supporting senior finance personnel in preparation of financial schedules and audit requirements.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

A. Financial Data Entry & Record Maintenance

  • Record daily financial transactions in line with IFRS.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of source documents.
  • Maintain organized accounting files and electronic records.

B. Accounts Payable Support

  • Receive and pre-check supplier invoices and staff claims.
  • Assist in preparing payment vouchers.
  • Follow up on incomplete documentation.

C. Accounts Receivable Support

  • Post customer receipts and update customer ledgers.
  • Perform debtor reconciliations and ageing reports.

D. Bank & Petty Cash Support

  • Record petty cash usage and prepare replenishment schedules.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and variance tracking.

E. Inventory & Stock Accounting Support

  • Capture stock movements and adjustments.
  • Participate in periodic stock counts and reconciliations.

F. Tax & Statutory Compliance Support

  • Prepare basic schedules for VAT, PAYE, WHT, NSSF, LST filings.
  • Ensure source documents meet statutory requirements.

G. Audit & Internal Controls Support

  • Prepare audit support documents.
  • Report control gaps to the Accountant.

H. Cross-Departmental Coordination

  • Work with operations, warehouse, procurement, and sales teams to ensure accurate data capture.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  • Timeliness and accuracy of financial postings.
  • Quality and completeness of reconciliations.
  • Compliance with internal controls and statutory standards.
  • Accuracy of documentation and record-keeping.
  • Effective support during audits.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

To apply please send CV to mmuyonjo@gmail.com by 18th April 2026

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