Job Title: Outsourcing Associates (2 Vacancies)
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory services. Grant Thornton Uganda is a member of Grant Thornton International Limited, with offices in Kampala and Jinja. Grant Thornton boosts an opportunity to be part of 38,500 dynamic people working cohesively to provide seamless services to clients in more than 130 countries across the globe.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out accurate book keeping using accounting software including payroll and stock functions using multi-currency features for various clients
- Compile and prepare compliance checklists, make VAT, PAYE, NSSF and Withholding Tax computations and file online returns with URA
- Meet deadlines agreed upon with the clients and keep clients posted with regular updates on the progress of the work
- Mentor and coach trainees and interns regularly and delegate the work effectively
- Attend regular trainings organised by the company
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The candidates should preferably hold first class honours degrees majoring in Accounts from a reputed university
- Extensive working knowledge of accounting software used in Uganda
- Hold professional accounting qualification CPA/ ACCA may have an added advantage
- Past experience in similar positions for at least a year to two years would be an added advantage
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Willingness to work under supervision and learn new -i skills quickly
- Highly results-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines
- Computer literacy skills i.e. working knowledge of various Microsoft packages
- Keen adherence to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
- Ability to work well within a team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Possess a strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
How to apply for the job:
All candidates should send their detailed CVs with referees (testimonials will be required at the time of personal interview if selected) by to: recruitment@ug.gt.com
NB: For Inquiries, You can visit our office, Grant Thornton, Plot 5, Katego Road, Off. Kira Road, Opp. British High Commission, Kampala, Uganda, Phone: 0414 535145 (0312 266850 Fax: 0414 533771
Deadline: 31st July 2014
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