Accountant

Our client is a dynamic Ugandan marketing agency specializing in experiential marketing and commercial strategy consulting. With expertise spanning marketing, corporate communications, and event management, the agency delivers impactful brand experiences and strategic solutions that drive business growth. Backed by a leadership team with over 20 years of experience across East Africa, the organization offers an exciting environment for professionals passionate about building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional results.

Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting

• Record approved income, expenditure, cash and bank transactions promptly in the accounting

system, supported by invoices, receipts and approval records.

• Maintain ledgers and prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss,

financial position, cash flow and explanations of significant variances.

• Maintain a project cost file for each event, reconcile advances after completion and report

actual expenditure against the approved budget.

Payroll and Statutory Compliance

• Prepare monthly payroll from approved staff records and confirmed attendance; process

authorised deductions and maintain confidential payslips and payroll schedules.

• Prepare and submit applicable URA returns, PAYE and NSSF documentation, working with

the designated tax consultant where necessary. Maintain a calendar of current filing and payment obligations.

• Obtain approval and funding before statutory payments; retain submission acknowledgements

and payment evidence, and immediately escalate outstanding liabilities or missing information.

Payables Receivables and Cash Control

• Verify supplier invoices against approved orders, delivered services and supporting

documentation before recommending payment. Maintain supplier balances, agreed terms and due dates.

• Issue authorised client invoices, allocate receipts, maintain receivables ageing and coordinate

collection follow-up with Client Relations and management.

• Reconcile bank and other approved payment channels monthly; investigate differences and

keep unresolved items visible to management.

• Maintain petty cash and advance registers, verify claims against receipts and approved

attendance, and safeguard cash according to the company’s approval arrangements.

Audit Preparation and Equipment Costing

• Prepare the trial balance, ledger schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents needed

by external auditors and track agreed responses to audit queries.

• Maintain a fixed asset register with the Storekeeper and Operations Manager, recording

purchases, location, custody, condition and approved disposals.

• Develop equipment cost information covering acquisition, repairs, maintenance, transport and

utilization to support hire pricing and project costing. The Operations Manager retains responsibility for operational estimates and feasibility.

• Maintain supplier documentation and provide financial analysis of payment terms, margins

and cash commitments before management decisions.

Job Requirements

• Degree in accounting, finance or another relevant business course.
• CPA second level or above, or equivalent ACCA progress. The recruiter should verify the

actual papers completed rather than assume the two qualification structures are identical.

• Demonstrated ability to reconcile accounts, use spreadsheets and maintain clear accounting

records. Practical exposure to payroll, tax returns or audit preparation is desirable.

• Experience in marketing or events is an advantage. Potential, integrity, attention to detail and

willingness to learn should carry meaningful weight in selection.

• Ability to work with confidential information, meet deadlines, explain financial matters

clearly and accommodate planned event-related work.

Performance Expectations

• During the first 30 days, review existing records and agree a work plan. By 60 days, establish routine reconciliations, payroll and compliance tracking. By 90 days, present a management reporting pack and priority improvement actions. Final deadlines and measurable targets will be agreed after the records review.

Disclaimer

Our company does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Be cautious of fraudsters who may request payment for job applications, interviews, or placements. If you encounter any suspicious activity, please report it immediately.