Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant Uganda Tea Corporation Limited Accounting, Auditing & Finance

• 1 week ago Easy apply Rest of Uganda Full Time Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry USh 3,000,000 - 5,000,000 The Chief Accountant will oversee financial operations, including payments, debtors and creditors management, payroll, and statutory reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role involves supervising accounts staff, enforcing financial controls, preparing management reports, and maintaining accurate records to support decision-making and safeguard company assets. Min Qualification: Bachelors

Expérience

Mid level Experience Length:

• 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5

Localisation

Uganda

Profil recherché

Job descriptions & requirements Company Location UTCL is located along the Kampala-Jinja highway near Lugazi Municipal Council in Buikwe District, approximately 48 kilometers from Kampala City and 40 Kilometers from Jinja, opposite Mt ST Mary’s College Namagunga. Company Main Activities The company mainly deals in the production of tea, where 80% of the sales are for the international market and 20% for the local market. Made Tea is exported to Mombasa in Kenya to the Auction market with other tea companies around East Africa and sold thereafter. The company also deals with other activities which include afforestation, coffee, cocoa and Bananas. UTCL produces over 3.5 million kilos of tea annually, 10% of Uganda’s national output Job Summary The Chief Accountant will oversee financial operations, including payments, debtors and creditors management, payroll, and statutory reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role involves supervising accounts staff, enforcing financial controls, preparing management reports, and maintaining accurate records to support decision-making and safeguard company assets. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Finance) is an added advantage. Professional Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Experience: At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2–3 years in a supervisory or senior role. Salary Range: Ugx. 3 – 3.5 million How to Apply: All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the BrighterMonday Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job