Accountants Job Vacancies at Air Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Accountants

Job Ref: ACC/003/2014

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Air Uganda

No. of Posts: 03

About Us

More than just an airline, Air Uganda acts as an ambassador for Uganda. We bring you the spirit of the Pearl of Africa and its people on each of your fights with the special attention that our Ugandan crew provides. We fly the Crested Crane, a symbol of the country and this historic nation.
Air Uganda has received several accolades from its growing number of customers who have recognized the quality of its service on the ground and in the air. We are proud to have the best punctuality record in East Africa and to be known as a young, vibrant and efficient airline.

Job Overview:

The Accountants will offer support in running the company's financial system on the SAP platform. The jobholders will also prepare periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, budgets, cash flows, analyse variances and commentaries on the accounts. The financial specialists will also prepare, develop and analyze key financial information to ensure that the airline management makes well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth and profitability.

Job Requirements:

• You must possess ACCA, CPA, CIMA or any other recognized professional accounting qualifications or BCom/BBA degree from a reputable university;

• At least 4 years’ financial working experience in a similar role;
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office systems;
• The applicants must be highly detail oriented and organized;
• Possess excellent communication and analytical skills;
• Relevant experience in SAP or any similar ERP package and airline industry will be an added advantage.
• Must be results-driven, service-focused, team player, good negotiation skills, technologically aware, strong interpersonal skills and of unquestionable integrity.

Job Duties:

• Preparation and posting of financial transactions into SAP. Reconciling passenger revenue, cargo charter and preparing month end journal entries.
• Reconcile cashbooks, balance sheet accounts, including deferred revenue, CAAs liability, on a monthly basis and resolve any reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis for assigned accounts;
• Compile and prepare statistical reports on a regular basis for management use; ensure internal controls are effectively maintained for revenue related areas;
• Assist in the set up and tracking of revenue accounting for new marketing initiatives;
• Compile and prepare periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries;
• Make sure that spending is kept in line with the budget; inform key strategic decisions and formulate business strategies; analyze financial performance and so contribute to medium and long-term business planning/forecasts;
• Intuitively interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers; and liaise with other function managers to put the finances and accounts in context.

Deadline Date: 10/05/2014

How to Apply:

Ikindly send your application clearly labeled with the job reference above and sent to:

AirUganda, P. O. Box 36591, Kampala, Uganda.

Or

Hand delivered to:

Air Uganda, Investment House,

Second Floor, Lower Kololo Terrace, Kampala

NB: Please ensure your application is in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the correct reference.