This job is very important for the financial health of the business and it requires a very careful professional to handle all accounting tasks make sure the company follows the law and give management important financial information.
The best applicant will have a lot of experience in hospitality accounting know how to use accounting software and be able to pay attention to details to help make strategic decisions in a fast-paced sector
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting: Make sure that monthly quarterly and annual financial statements such as income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements are correct and sent on schedule If necessary take care of the consolidation of accounts
Budgeting and Forecasting: Help develop annual budgets and monthly financial predictions keep an eye on how well they are doing and report on any differences
Transaction Management: Take care of everything related to accounts payable and receivable payroll and bank reconciliations
Statutory Compliance: Make sure that all tax laws (PAYE VAT Withholding Tax) and other legal duties are followed and that returns are filed on time with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Internal Controls: Set up and keep an eye on strong internal control mechanisms to protect firm assets and stop fraud
Cost Control: Keep an eye on and evaluate costs to find ways to make the hospitality operations more efficient and save money
Support for Management: Give the management team clear financial analysis insights and suggestions to help them make decisions that will make money
Academic Requirements
Requirement
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline is a must
Must have at least a CPA Level II or similar professional accounting degree (like ACCA Level II)
Skills and Experience
At least three years of real-world accounting experience candidates with experience in the hospitality business (hotels restaurants resorts) are strongly preferred
You must be very good at using accounting software and you must have used Tally before
A lot of understanding about Ugandan tax laws and rules of money
Good at analyzing solving problems and working with numbers
A lot of honesty accuracy and attention to detail
Great at organizing and meeting tight deadlines
How to Apply
Interested people should send their application letter CV (in PDF format) and certified copies of their academic and professional certifications to hospitality@donswift.co.ug
September 23 2025 You can call 0755930386 with questions We will only get in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted