Job Description

Talis Consults Ltd, incorporated in Uganda as a Limited Liability Company, is a leading, innovation-driven consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations, businesses, and people achieve higher efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. The Firm delivers advisory services across four pillars: Human Capital Advisory, Strategy & Organizational Advisory, Finance & Business Advisory, and Technology Advisory.

The Associate – Finance & Compliance provides accounting, finance, tax, and administrative support to designated consulting clients, upholding the accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness that reflect the Firm's standard of service.

An opportunity has arisen for a Finance & Compliance Associate at Talisconsults.

Working within a supportive team, the post-holder will be expected to plan and prioritise their own workload, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and maintain high standards in every task. Previous experience in a comparable position is highly desirable.

Applications are welcome from candidates who can demonstrate the skills and experience outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate books of accounts for assigned client(s), including postings, ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
Process payments, receipts, payroll inputs, and petty cash records in line with client policy.
Prepare monthly bank and supplier reconciliations.
Prepare and file statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, WHT, Income Tax, NSSF, etc.) within deadlines.
Track clients' compliance calendar and flag upcoming obligations in advance.
Support clients through tax assessments, audits, and correspondence with URA and other regulators.
Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and variance analyses for client review.
Support budget preparation and cash-flow monitoring for assigned clients.
Flag financial risks, irregularities, or control gaps promptly to the Engagement Lead.
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the assigned clients' finance and administrative queries.
Provide administrative support as required by the engagement.
Maintain professional, responsive communication that reflects the Firm's standards.
Apply Talis' internal quality standards, Work Principles, and client-confidentiality protocols at all times.
Keep working papers and client files organized and audit-ready.
Proactively identify and propose improvements to the client's finance processes and controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Partial professional qualification in CPA or ACCA is an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax, or finance support — ideally within a professional services, accounting firm, or outsourced finance environment.
Working knowledge of Uganda's tax regime and statutory requirements.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ZohoBooks) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Skills

Accounting Bookkeeping Tax Compliance Financial Reporting Client Relationship Management Attention to Detail Communication Microsoft Excel QuickBooks ZohoBooks

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