Accountant job at Avanti Energy Services Limited
About the Organization
Avanti Energy services Limited (Avanti) is a proudly Ugandan company incorporated in the year 2017.
Avanti is registered and approved by the Petroleum Authority of Uganda to legally provide services and supply materials to the oil and gas sector (PAU NSD No.NS-12776/19/1756). Avanti’s objectives are the following; to provide services in the area of project management, engineering, construction supervision, logistic and professional staffing and recruiting services to the developing oil, gas and energy production and transmission sector within Uganda and the East African region. Avanti’s staffing licenses and ISO certificates include; Trade License certificate from Kampala city council Authority-COIN 0000217461, PRN 2220000235200, Ministry of Gender, labor and social development-License No.2021/2022 MGLSD-054 and License of operation to private employment Agency-No.2021/2022 MGLSD-053, Occupational Health and Safety management systems certification by ISO (UG90961C-1), Quality Management System by ISO- (Certificate No : UG90961A and environment management systems-Certificate No.UG683387. http://www.ursb.go.ug
Job Description
Scrutinize, completing payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices as and when they come in as well as reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information, and maintaining financial security by following internal controls.
Responsible for auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Scrutinize major suppliers with regard to booking of invoices, payments, debit and credit notes on a regular basis.
Ensure the suppliers accounts are reconciled at least once in every quarter and arrange for their balance confirmation and following up on reconciliation.
Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Prepare the cash flow budgets and submit monthly reports to the Financial Controller.
Assist the Financial Controller in preparing returns with VAT and EXCISE for timely submission to URA.
Assist the Financial Controller in depositing all statutory dues like NSSF, PAYE, corporate advance tax, VAT and EXCISE among others after checking of computation.
Check the reconciliation of Gross Payment Account and ensure that the physical balance is tallying with the General Ledger.
Check the supplier’s accounts with regard to foreign exchange impact on settlement and give impact to foreign exchange gain or loss account.
Perform detailed analysis of payables balances; prepare reports documenting trends and financials and operational performance and ensure timely distribution of reports to Management.
Audit financial transactions and documents
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Bachelor of Science in Accounting or similar major
Must be a certified public accountant (CPA)
A minimum of 5 (Five) years experience in accounting / finance
Must have worked with a major Accounting & Auditing firm / well recognized Company
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations & procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Versatile knowledge in Accounting, Auditing, e-invoicing, P&L and balance sheet analysis
Conversant with Ugandan tax system, reporting and handling of queries
Hands-on experience with computerized accounting software / programs
Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Experience with general ledger functions
Accounting and book keeping skills
High level of integrity, honesty & respect and demonstration of sound work ethics
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their softcopy applications, detailed / updated CVs & copies of academic documents (all in one pdf) to thembo.kato@avantiesl.com
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