About US:
Heritage Coffee Co. Ltd has been in operation for 10 years, has 82 staff, 2 outlets and 1 safari lodge and the 3rd outlet to be opened by mid-March 2015.

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with acceptable policies and procedures
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes
Prepare and submit reports
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Prepare annual budget
Ensure continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
Manage the accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
Evaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues

Key Performance Indicators:
Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Position (Profit and Loss Statement)
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Statement of Cash Flow

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
All applicants should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in any business related subjects majoring in accounting or finance
Possess professional accounting qualification e.g ACCA or CPA
A minimum of seven or more years’ experience in a similar role is essential.
Skills in Financial Management
Working knowledge of Accounting Operations
Excellent accounting software user and administrative skills
Governance and Business Controls
Taxation working knowledge
Leadership skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organizing skills
Strategic thinking ability

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications including Detailed Curriculum Vita, Scanned copies of all relevant academic documents and names and addresses of three referees via E-mail to: jobopportunities@hricon.co.ug.

Deadline: 18th March 2015