Senior Accountant

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The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd is hiring a Senior Accountant that supports the Finance Department in the production of the monthly management reports and in the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and forecasting processes. It provides business partner support to key managers and budget holders of the business in the preparation of departmental budgets and reforecasts of service and management costs.

Reports to:

Manager Investment, Cost & Management Accounts

Duty Station:

HEAD OFFICE

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop and implement financial plans, forecasts, and budgets to drive business growth

Provide timely, accurate financial statements, reports and analysis to management and other stakeholders

Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensure regulatory compliance

Design and review internal controls to safeguard business resources

Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns (corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, etc.) while maintaining full compliance with relevant tax laws and deadlines

Prepare VAT schedules, process VAT payments and submit VAT returns

Provide financial analysis and recommendations to inform business decisions

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as sales, internal audit among others

Attend to internal and external audit queries as well as Uganda Revenue Authority

Verify commission claims for sales executives

Raise and post test reports for vendors before suppliers’ payments are made

Prepare accurate cost reports, cost sheets, and variance analyses

Investigate and report cost and performance variances

Drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial processes and systems

Education and Professional Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting option), or a closely related field is usually required

Full ICPAU Membership is a

MUST

At least Level 3 CPA attained at the time of application

In-depth knowledge of tax law, principles, and practical tax advisory skills is a strong advantage

Working Experience

At least 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with 3 of those at senior level

Experience in a fast-paced business or FMCG environment

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Technical

Strong knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)

Ability to manage effective and professional internal customer relationships

Excellent numeracy skills and advanced Excel skills

Able to build strong working relationships with individuals and teams from all disciplines within the business

Able to clearly explain and present technical financial information to non-experts

Excellent verbal, reasoning and written communication skills

Behavioral

Integrity

Accountability

Innovation

Customer Centricity

Courage

Excellence

Zero tolerance to corruption

ESG Champion

Camaraderie

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should visit

https://hr.visiongroup.co.ug

to apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

5th December 2025