Accountant – Latitude Craft Chocolate – Jobs in Uganda

Accountant (Full-Time) – Latitude Craft Chocolate

Location: Uganda Reporting to: Managing Director Latitude Craft Chocolate is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accountant to join our team in Uganda. This is a full-time, in-country position supporting both our cocoa sourcing and chocolate production operations. The role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight & Management Accounting
  • Oversee all financial operations related to cocoa sourcing and chocolate production.
  • Submit accurate management accounts and tax returns by the 10th of each month.
  • Maintain expense categorization and data entry in Odoo.
  • Perform bank and inventory reconciliations (raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods).
  • Ensure daily entry completion in Odoo for weekly reconciliation.
• Team Supervision & Capacity Building
  • Manage and support 4–5 Accounts Assistants.
  • Oversee training, task planning, performance evaluation, and work approval.
• Cash Flow & Financial Planning
  • Coordinate 2-week and 4-week cash requirement planning.
  • Support AR/AP organization and reconciliation processes.
• Sales, Inventory & Cost Tracking
  • Verify cocoa and chocolate sales invoices.
  • Reconcile retail sales and inventory.
  • Produce inventory and sales reports weekly and monthly.
  • Report weekly on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Compliance & Auditing
  • Assist in annual audit preparation and execution.
  • Conduct routine inventory audits.
  • Support financial tracking for loans, investors, partners, and donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA or ACCA certification required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in finance or accounting, preferably in agro-processing.
• Familiarity with accounting software; Odoo experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel to rural areas as needed.
• Previous experience in Africa or a similar setting is an advantage.
• A sense of humor and patience are appreciated!

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary
• Health-related cost coverage
• Communications allowance
• Coverage of all work-related travel expenses

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to: Email: [email protected] Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Join us in redefining the future of craft chocolate in Africa — from bean to bar!