Accounts Payable Accountant – True North Consult

Accounts Payable Accountant – Full-Time

Application Deadline: 29th June 2025

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: True North Consult (on behalf of our client)

Are you passionate about numbers, details, and delivering accurate financial results? True North Consult is recruiting a highly organized and results-driven Accounts Payable Accountant to oversee the payment systems for supplier accounts and ensure compliance with internal and external accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing

• Prepare and verify payment approval forms and vouchers with supporting documentation.
• Ensure all supplier payments comply with contractual terms and internal controls.
• Attach and validate key documents including Purchase Orders (POs), Goods Received Notes (GRNs), service acknowledgments, invoices, and supplier statements.
• Process payments accurately and on time, according to agreed payment terms.
• Submit Accounts Payable (AP) inputs timely to the ACE team.

Accruals & Provisions

• Maintain and reconcile accruals and provision balances in the general ledger.
• Ensure timely submission of all accruals and provisions as per reporting timelines.
• Maintain and update the provisions template in accordance with accounting guidelines.

Supplier Reconciliations

• Collect and review monthly supplier account statements.
• Resolve discrepancies and reconciling items proactively.
• Ensure all reconciliations are accurate, up-to-date, and fully documented.
• Submit completed reconciliations to the Head of Accounts Payable.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure accurate accounting entries in line with group financial policies.
• Submit all AG alignment and DTR schedules as per reporting calendar.
• Provide prompt responses to audit queries (both internal and external).
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, internal control, and audit requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Respond to supplier queries regarding payments, balances, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Support process improvements within the Accounts Payable function.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a business-related field.
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, ACA, or CIMA) is an added advantage.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a busy accounting or finance environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting systems and procurement processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Goal-oriented with a commitment to high personal and professional standards.

How to Apply

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Subject Line: Accounts Payable Accountant