About US:
AgDevCo was established in 2009 as a social impact investor and project developer operating exclusively in the agriculture sector in Africa. Our mission is to reduce poverty and improve food security. We do this by investing in farming, food processing and marketing enterprises, which have the potential to make a major positive social impact. We also provide technical support and specialist agricultural advice to management teams. Over the past five years, AgDevCo has grown to become a leading investor in the African SME agriculture sector, with headquarters in London and offices in Mozambique, Tanzania, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia and Uganda (opened in Sept’ 15). We have committed over $50 million in 47 companies since our inception.

Job Summary: The Financial Accountant will prepare and maintain financial and management accounting information; and provide high quality support service to Country Manager and group functions. Specifically, the incumbent will be in charge of carrying out tasks as necessary with relation to the establishment and registration of the new Ugandan company. He / she will also be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Ugandan books of account and preparation of monthly management and annual statutory accounts. The job holder will be in charge of designing and maintaining a robust system of internal financial controls based on the Group model.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will be performing bookkeeping, payroll, VAT filing and compliance, and timesheet systems
· Responsible for the production of the Ugandan management accounts
· Responsible for analysing business unit results and variances and providing feedback to management
· Maintaining and enhancing the integrity and efficiency of the accounting systems and ensuring sound internal controls.
· Render support in the collation of financial information for donor reports in conjunction with project staff
· Ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet via regular analysis and reconciliation
· In charge of the preparation of the annual budget and management of the budgeting process
· Preparation of audit and annual accounts.
· Ensuring compliance with all local statutory filing requirements.
· The incumbent will also support with Office Administration duties

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a recognised professional accounting qualification
· A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
· Prior experience and understanding of both private corporate and not-for-profit accounting
· Excellent communication skills to enable effective working with other finance professionals and operational staff
· Excellent spoken and written English
· Working knowledge IFRS and local payroll and tax legislation
· Computer literacy particularly in Excel and Word is mandatory
· Prior experience with working in an international organization is desired
· Broad knowledge and understanding of the needs of an organisation investing in private sector companies along with international development goals is desired
· Familiarity with Aqilla accounting software and Salesforce CRM is an added advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who are eligible to work in Uganda should send their updated CVs and cover letters with reference “Financial Accountant Uganda” explaining why you would be suitable for the role to careers@agdevco.com