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Startups Accountant at StartHub Africa, Kampala, Uganda

StartHub Africa

Startups Accountant at StartHub Africa, Kampala, Uganda

StartHub Africa

Full time Job

Date Posted: January 14, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: January 20, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Document and process all financial transactions including payroll and enter them into Zoho books online accounting software or relevant accounting software for all the startups
  • Extract Monthly management accounts for all the startups and share them with all startups
  • Extract revenues from all startup accounting software and update the M&E excel sheet.
  • Compute and file for taxes and other statutory obligations as required by the authorities for all portfolio startups
  • Review and recommend improvements in our accounting and financial management structures to ensure compliance with current accounting standards.
  • Review and recommend tax planning techniques for startups to minimize their tax burden and take advantage of strategies that the tax law allows.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, with a major in business, finance, accounting or economics. CPA Level 1 is an added advantage.
  • 2-3 years of experience as an accountant
  • You have worked for a startup or in a startup environment, and/or have worked in supporting startups to grow.
  • You are willing to work beyond the job description, wear many hats, and roll with constant change.
  • Experience working with startups, SMEs, or entrepreneurial support programs, preferably in Africa.
  • Strong understanding of financial structures
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for solving startup financial problems.

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software like Zoho books, Manager IO Loan disk management
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software like Zoho books, Manager IO, ERP system
  • Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

Application deadline:

Expired on: January 20, 2025

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