Accountant Edes & Associates Consultants Limited is looking to recruit for the following positions: Accountant The candidate should be a highly experienced, qualified, sell- driven and competent individual to fill the role of the Accountant with strong management and team working skills. The post would involve supporting the Finance function and participates in studies to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the Company; extracting financial data from various accounting and information systems; Performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: * Analyses financial data and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and to support management decision making. Use this data to prepare monthly financial management reports. * Develop financial tools and reports for forecasting, trend analysis and result analysis. * Support financial accounting by preparing entries to accounts and document business transactions. * Support the development of the annual operating budget through consultation with other departments. * Perform budget to actual analysis of financial results and document explanations and action points for significant variances. * Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. * Resolve accounting discrepancies. * Reviews costs and performs cost benefit analysis related to new projects, products and planned strategies. * Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits. Requirement: * A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Commerce or related field * Full or part professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, CIMA, ACCA, CA and ICAEW * Excellent working knowledge of computerised accounting systems; experience in SAP accounting package will be an advantage. * 3-5 years of professional experience in financial accounting, auditing, financial analysis in a reputable company Excellent communication and report writing skills. * Personal skills such as effective time management, integrity and open mindedness. * Strong organizational and analytical skills. Experience: 3 How to apply: If you are interested in these exciting opportunities and have the required credentials, please forward your detailed CV including your names, present position, email address, day time telephone contact, copies of your certificates and at least three professional referees by 22 April 2013 to the following address: Human Capital Solutions, Edes & Associates Consultants Limited 22 Entebbe Road – 2nd Floor Conrad Plaza P.O. Box 21984 Kampala, Uganda Tel. +256 414 250504 – Fax. +256 – 414 345139 Email:Kampala@edesassociates.com Only successful candidates will be contacted
