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Finance Officer

--Ethiopia--

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Position: Finance Officer

Employment Category: Permanent

Location: Uganda

 Position Summary

The Finance Officer at GS Group Uganda executes day-to-day financial operations, accounts management, and asset tracking for our construction and real estate projects. Operating in a fast-paced project environment, the role processes accounts payable/receivable, prepares payroll, updates general ledgers, and drafts statutory tax returns.

 S/he collaborates closely with procurement and site engineering teams to verify vendor invoices, monitor project budgets, and maintain an accurate, up-to-date fixed asset register. Ultimately, the Finance Officer ensures strict financial data integrity, compliance with organizational policies, and seamless payment workflows to support successful project delivery.

 Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Daily Financial & Transactional Operations

·        Process day-to-day accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).

·        Prepare monthly payroll and maintain general ledger entries.

·        Perform routine bank reconciliations and track daily cash flow movements.

·        Maintain accurate, confidential, and orderly digital and physical financial records.

2. SCM Support & Payment Processing

·        Verify supplier and subcontractor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and site delivery notes.

·        Coordinate the timely processing of approved vendor payments.

·        Track routine procurement expenditures against active project lines.

3. Budgeting, Reporting & Tax Compliance

·        Assist in compiling data for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

·        Monitor daily site expenses to flag variances against project budgets.

·        Prepare draft statutory tax returns (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE) and statutory filings.

·        Gather supporting documentation for internal and external audit processes.

4. Fixed Asset & Inventory Ledger Management

·        Maintain and update the fixed asset register for machinery, vehicles, and equipment.

·        Calculate routine asset depreciation and amortization based on standard accounting rules.

·        Participate in periodic physical asset verifications on construction sites.

·        Report asset variances, damages, or potential impairments to senior team members.

About You

Education:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are preferred; Level 3.

Experience:

  • 7+ years of Proven experience in construction, engineering, mining, real estates and or property management project financial management
  • Accounting Principles: Strong execution of double-entry bookkeeping and standard accounting workflows.
  • Systems Literacy: Hands-on proficiency with ERPs (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.
  • Tax Compliance: Good working knowledge of local tax filings and statutory regulations.
  • Asset Tracking: Basic understanding of asset lifecycle management and ledger reconciliations.

 Core Soft Skills:

  • High Integrity & Professionalism: Strict adherence to financial ethics and confidentiality.
  • Attention to Detail: Spotting mathematical errors or contract mismatches instantly.
  • Collaboration: Communicating effectively with technical site teams and office staff.
  • Problem-Solving: Resolving payment delays or invoice discrepancies smoothly.


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