Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage accounting and financial reporting activities for a sugar manufacturing facility in Uganda.

The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, financial records, reconciliations, monthly reporting, closing activities, audit coordination, and supporting management with financial information.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day accounting operations of the factory.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and financial records.
- Record and review purchase, sales, receipt, payment, and journal entries in Tally.
- Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, vouchers, and supporting documents.
- Prepare and review bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
- Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Verify invoices, expenses, purchase documents, and payment requests.
- Prepare monthly accounting reports and financial schedules.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
- Monitor factory-related expenses and maintain appropriate expense records.
- Ensure proper accounting documentation is maintained for audit purposes.
- Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Production, Administration, and other departments.
- Identify accounting discrepancies and support timely resolution.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Provide financial information, reports, and analysis to management.




- Supervise and guide junior accounting staff, wherever applicable.

Candidate Requirements

- Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- 5-6 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Robust practical knowledge of Tally is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
- Experience in ledger management, bank reconciliation, AP and AR.
- Experience preparing accounting reports and financial schedules.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities.
- Strong coordination skills across multiple departments.
- Manufacturing, sugar, agro-processing, or similar industry experience will be preferred.
- Willingness to relocate to Uganda and work in a factory/industrial environment.

Compensation & Benefits

- 2-3 year employment contract.
- Food provided by the company.
- 3 vegetarian meals per day.
- Shared bachelor accommodation.
- Shared transportation for applicable official/local requirements.
- Visa expenses covered by the company.
- Initial flight from Mumbai/Delhi to Entebbe, Uganda arranged and paid by the company.
- Return air ticket upon successful completion of the agreed contract period.
- Basic medical facilities as per company policy

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