Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant is responsible for providing financial and accounting services to Kiira Motors Corporation.

Reports to:                   Senior Accountant

Salary Scale:                K6 (3)

Key Functions

• Prepare a complete set of financial statements to comprise a statement of financial position, a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, a statement of changes in equity and a statement of cash flows;
• Substantiate transactions by auditing and examining financial and accounting documents and Recommend actions by analyzing accounting options;
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements;
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures;
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions;
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information;
• Secure financial information by maintaining accurate database backups;
• Maintain financial and accounting information security by following internal controls;
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting standards, policies and regulations;
• Comply financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions;
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends;
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential;
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies;
• Prepare Monthly Work Plans and Performance Reports necessary for executing the above duties and responsibilities; and
• Any other duties assigned by the Senior Accountant

Person Specifications:

Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Business Studies, Accounting, Statistics, Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution; and
• At least Level II of the Certified Public Accountants Course.

Minimum Experience

General Working Experience of at Least (5) Years; Should have Served as an Accountant or Equivalent for at least Three (3) Years in a Reputable Organization preferably in the Automotive/Manufacturing Industry.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for any of the available jobs, you must send your application through email to hr@kiiramotors.com before the deadline. No applications will be accepted after midnight on 19th August 2022 (as recorded by the mail server). Clearly indicate the Position you are applying for in the Subject of your email. Please note that we are not accepting hand-delivered applications. Applicants employed by our strategic partners are required to provide evidence that they have been cleared by the responsible authority to apply for any of the available jobs.

Your application should include the following documents Only in PDF Format:

1. A duly signed application Letter (Cover Letter) addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Kiira Motors Corporation.
2. A duly signed CV (Please use this CV template and fill all the fields as guided).
3. Certified copies of Academic Documents (Certificates and Transcripts). Only copies certified by the awarding institution will be accepted. Qualifications obtained outside Uganda should be notarized.

EVALUATION OF THE APPLICATION

We do appreciate your interest in working with us, however, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews through e-mail and Telephone calls within five (5) working days after close of Applications.

Kiira Motors Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of tribe, religion, marital status, age, political affiliation, disability, pregnancy, gender, HIV Status, or any other status protected under the laws of Uganda.

INTERVIEWS

Shortlisted candidates shall sit a Competence and Aptitude Test. All candidates who pass the Competence and Aptitude Test shall proceed to the next stage which shall be the Oral Interview. Candidates shall be informed of the date and time of the Tests/Interviews two (2) working days in advance.