The Senior Accountant - Payments manages and oversees UEDCL’s payment processes to ensure timely and accurate fund disbursement and adherence to financial controls. This role supports cash flow optimization and maintains strong vendor relationships while enhancing supplier confidence and operational continuity.
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Senior Accountant - Payments
Employer / Company
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation, authorization, and execution of all company payments
- Ensure payment transactions are recorded accurately and timely in the ERP
- Monitor cash disbursements to maintain optimal cash flow
- Manage and review the accounts payable process ensuring accurate invoice verification, approval, and recording
- Resolve disputes and discrepancies with suppliers regarding invoices and payments
- Develop and implement controls to prevent errors and fraud in the accounts payable process
- Ensure all payments comply with regulatory standards, tax laws, and internal financial policies
- Prepare and analyze payment and accounts payable reports for submission to the Manager Treasury Management
- Coordinate with external and internal auditors for payment-related queries and audits
- Supervise and mentor the Accountant Payables and Accounts Assistants, providing performance feedback and technical guidance
- Identify training needs and implement development programs to enhance team productivity
- Evaluate and improve payment and accounts payable processes to enhance efficiency and reduce processing time.
- Leverage technology and automation to streamline payment operations.
- Payment Processing and Management
- Accounts Payable Oversight
- Compliance and Reporting
- Team Leadership and Development
- Consistent process Improvement
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Person Specifications / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
- Professional certification or Affiliation with ICPAU, ACCA or equivalent
- Proficiency in financial management systems and ERP software.
- At least 5 years of experience in management of accounts payable, payment processing, or financial accounting
- Experience in the energy or utility sector is highly preferred
- Proven experience in managing team and improving financial processes.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls
- Knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IPSAS).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and other financial tools.
- Leadership and people management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
- Professional certification or Affiliation with ICPAU, ACCA or equivalent
- Proficiency in financial management systems and ERP software.
- At least 5 years of experience in management of accounts payable, payment processing, or financial accounting
- Experience in the energy or utility sector is highly preferred
- Proven experience in managing team and improving financial processes.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls
- Knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IPSAS).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and other financial tools.
- Leadership and people management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Application status
This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.
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