• Full Time
  • Uganda
  • This position has been filled

Records and Information Management Ltd (RIM)

Records and Information Management Ltd (RIM) is an affiliate of Iron Mountain, the world’s leading Records and Information management company. RIM Ltd is dedicated to serving international and local company needs on the African continent.

Junior Accountant  – Uganda

 

About us

Records  and  Information  Management  Ltd  (RIM)  is  an  affiliate  of  Iron  Mountain,  the  world  is  leading  Records  and Information  Management  Company.  RIM  Ltd  is  dedicated  to  serving  international  and  local  company  needs  on  the African continent.

We  help  our  customers  to  lower  storage  costs,  comply  with  regulations,  manage  risks,  and  use  the  value  in  their information to grow. Our solutions include information and asset storage, records management, digital solutions, data centers, data management and secure shredding. For more information, please visit www.rimim.com  

Job Brief

We are looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the Finance and Administration department by managing daily accounting tasks.  You  will  be  part  of  a  team  of  professionals  working  to  maintain  order  and transparency for the company’s finances.  Deadline for application is 15/06/2022.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities.

  1. Accounting/Bookkeeping
  • Daily reconciliations of entity transactions
  • Assist with preparations of monthly accounts
  • Assist with the annual audit
  • Manage creditors and bill payments
  • Manage response petty cash in compliance with the RIM Finance Manual

 

  1. Taxation
  • Assist with the payroll function
  • Lodge and reconcile indirect taxes (Payroll and VAT)
  • Liaise with Uganda Revenue Authority where required

 

  1. Other
  • Advise the management team on spending decisions
  • Manage staff travel and business advances by ensuring accuracy, authenticity, completeness and timely retirement of advances and monthly Account Allocation
  • Contribute to making RIM a fun place to work!

 

Education /Competencies

  • A university degree, with a major in Accounting/Finance/Auditing. ACCA, CPA, CMA is a plus
  • A minimum of one years’ post qualification experience in accounting.
  • Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, QuickBooks Accounting system.
  • Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.
  • Written and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the incumbent must be a team player, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
  • A high level of integrity is required.

 

Primary Interaction

  • Internal -Staff, Senior Accountant, CFO, General Manager, Managing Director
  • External – Accounting Company, Suppliers, Customers, Auditors, Local Authorities

 

What We Offer

  • Multinational Environment
  • Dynamic team
  • Competitive compensation
  • Learning and development opportunities

 

How to Apply