Job Description

Kanzu Code is a Kampala-based technology company. In this role, you'll own the day-to-day running of our books, from recording transactions and reconciling accounts to managing receivables, payables and statutory returns. You'll work closely with our Finance Lead, and your work will directly support accurate monthly reporting, budgeting, audits and board financials.

As an Accounts Assistant at Kanzu Code, you will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance across all business operations in Kampala. You will be responsible for handling daily accounting records, maintaining fixed asset registers, processing tax filings, and supporting end-of-year close procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable with accounting software and spreadsheets, and eager to contribute to a growing technology firm.

We are currently recruiting a Accounts Assistant at Kanzu Code based in Kampala to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities, work closely with colleagues across departments, and contribute to the continued success of the organisation. This role suits someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

If you meet the requirements and are looking for a rewarding new role, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Record sales, purchases, receipts and payments accurately.
Prepare journal entries and bulk uploads.
Prepare monthly bank and sales reconciliations.
Raise customer invoices, track receivables and follow up overdue balances.
Process supplier invoices and prepare payment schedules.
Prepare draft VAT, PAYE, WHT, NSSF and LST returns.
Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
Support the annual audit and year-end close.

Qualifications

A Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance with CPA(U) or ACCA progress as an advantage.
At least 1-2 years of hands-on bookkeeping and reconciliation experience.
Working knowledge of Ugandan tax obligations (VAT, PAYE, WHT, NSSF, LST) & URA processes.
Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or Sage.
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including lookups and pivot tables.

Skills

Bookkeeping Account Reconciliation Ugandan Tax Compliance VAT PAYE WHT NSSF LST URA Processes QuickBooks Xero Sage Microsoft Excel Google Sheets Financial Reporting

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