Senior Accountant – Sugar Manufacturing

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage accounting and financial reporting activities for a sugar manufacturing facility in Uganda.

The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, financial records, reconciliations, monthly reporting, closing activities, audit coordination, and supporting management with financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations of the factory.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts and financial records.
• Record and review purchase, sales, receipt, payment, and journal entries in Tally.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, vouchers, and supporting documents.
• Prepare and review bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Verify invoices, expenses, purchase documents, and payment requests.
• Prepare monthly accounting reports and financial schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Monitor factory-related expenses and maintain appropriate expense records.
• Ensure proper accounting documentation is maintained for audit purposes.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Production, Administration, and other departments.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and support timely resolution.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide financial information, reports, and analysis to management.
• Supervise and guide junior accounting staff, wherever applicable.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 5–6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of Tally is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
• Experience in ledger management, bank reconciliation, AP and AR.
• Experience preparing accounting reports and financial schedules.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities.
• Strong coordination skills across multiple departments.
• Manufacturing, sugar, agro-processing, or similar industry experience will be preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to Uganda and work in a factory/industrial environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• 2–3 year employment contract.
• Food provided by the company.
• 3 vegetarian meals per day.
• Shared bachelor accommodation.
• Shared transportation for applicable official/local requirements.
• Visa expenses covered by the company.
• Initial flight from Mumbai/Delhi to Entebbe, Uganda arranged and paid by the company.
• Return air ticket upon successful completion of the agreed contract period.
• Basic medical facilities as per company policy