Fresher Franchised Chief Accountant Jobs – Protea Hotel Kampala

Job: Franchised Chief Accountant

Organization: Protea Hotel Kampala

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US: Protea Hotels by Marriott® is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 90 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the ‘Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa’, join the Protea Hotels by Marriott® team today!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Record, store, and/or analyze information using property software.
• Organize, secure, and maintain all files and records in accordance with document retention and confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers.
• Maintain accurate electronic spreadsheets for financial and accounting data.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
• Control and secure cash and cash equivalents for property according to cash handling policy and procedures.
• Code documents according to company policies and procedures.
• Generate finance/accounting reports from the computer system as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a similar field
• Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.
• Quickbooks ProAdvisor/Tally certification required.
• Two years of Accounting experience required with one to two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Extensive corporate and personal tax experience.
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
• Expertise working with Quickbooks, OPERA, TALLY and financial statements.
• Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details.
• Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers.
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding phone and email etiquette.
• Able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Able to motivate the team and lead by example.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Protea e-recruitment system at the link below.

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