Job description

EnerGrow is rapidly expanding and exploring new product verticals that will unlock additional revenue streams and drive growth for the business. We, therefore, have a very start-up culture of experimentation, idea generation, hard work, and chipping in wherever help is needed on the team.  We currently manage several donor-supported projects all driving EnerGrow toward becoming a sustainable asset-financing business. 

Key Accounting Responsibilities

• To maintain through the Finance department the general ledger, the chart of accounts, and the other financial records, ensuring that they comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
• To maintain records of all incomes and expenditures in accordance with the selected method of accountancy (double entry and cost center)
• To ensure compliance with all operational, financial, registration, and auditing protocols within Uganda and/or as required by investors’ procedures
• To ensure that budgets, financial statements, and reports are made available completely and timely
• To monitor cash flows and cash needs of the EnerGrow Platform in order to avoid cash crises
• To ensure compliance with the accountability requirements of the individual projects, EnerGrow platform, and the national laws of Uganda
• To ensure that the procurement procedures for duly approved purchases are enforced, in coordination with the procurement team and in compliance with the established procurement rules
• Ensure that the Asset register is kept up to date

Drive Operational Excellency

• Drive working capital management by managing inventories, accounts receivables, payables, and cash in order to ensure effective cost management
• Pursue cost optimization by ensuring that the entire procurement of the company happens at the most optimal cost and delivers real value for money audits

 Reporting and Risk management

• Drive local reporting and ensure on-time, accurate submissions while ensuring compliance with organization guidelines
• Ensure compliance framework is adhered to by proactively managing internal audits, closing any findings timeously, and implementing suggestions/recommendations as applicable
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and all statutory obligations
• Prepare IFRS-compliant, consolidated monthly/quarterly/annual management accounts as well as bi-annual results for release to the market
• Manage the general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure the accuracy of posting and accuracy of all supporting documents

 Financial Controls

• Assist in maintaining and developing efficient internal control systems to record and protect company assets and liabilities
• Assist in reviewing, formulating, and implementing sound financial policies that minimize financial risk
• Provide support in reviewing and putting in place efficient, sound, and cost-effective procurement processes, practices, and procedures in compliance with the Company policies

 Audits

• Assist with quarterly audit reviews and annual financial statement audits
• Assist in working with external consultants as and when required on matters requiring compliance and expertise

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Assist on timely preparation of the annual budget and forecasts and analysis of expenditures for different departments and track planned activities
• Assist on timely production of management budgetary control reports and highlight budget variances in order to meet the Company’s annual and long-term objectives
• Assist on revenue forecasting process and engage with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of the plan

Qualifications, Experience, and Personal Attributes

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance
• Solid proficiency with accounting (Quick Books), along with Microsoft Office Applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 2 or more years of experience in a similar position

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work in a multicultural diverse environment and under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict confidentiality involving internal/ external information
• Ability to plan, manage and follow through with assignments and communicate at all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with minimal supervision
• Supports and encourages innovation throughout teams and organization
• Passionate about delivering fresh perspectives through systematic approaches

You have the cultural fit to work with the team, if

• You are 100% values-driven
• You are a great team player; people talk about you being helpful and collaborative
• You are able to work independently and bring results in an unstructured environment
• You enjoy diversity and you are generally optimistic about the future