About Deloitte

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit and assurance, tax and legal, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to nearly 90% of the Fortune Global 500® and thousands of private companies. Our professionals deliver measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in capital markets, enable clients to transform and thrive, and lead the way toward a stronger economy, a more equitable society and a sustainable world. Building on its 175-plus year history, Deloitte spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 415,000 people worldwide make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com

Deloitte’s professionals are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities, and enjoy an environment of continuous learning, challenging experiences, and enriching career opportunities. All our professionals are united by our shared values, a set of core principles that guide our collective behaviour. They set the expectations we have for one another and define how we, as stewards of Deloitte, should behave. They provide common ground to unite us across cultures and geographies. And, importantly, they help us to earn the trust and respect of our key stakeholders. Our shared values are: Lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact.

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector; with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, and in the process of expanding our operations by re-opening an office in Ethiopia.

A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Uganda and within the East Africa market.

What impact will you make?

At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues and our communities. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.

About the Department

Deloitte East Africa has a robust Internal Client Services unit positioned to deliver outstanding value and services needed to achieve Deloitte's vision. It enables client facing staff to work efficiently and effectively. 

The Finance department provides finance and accounting services to the Firm and its leadership to support the business’ decision-making process. The Finance department is involved in the preparation of forecasts and financial plans and works with the various departments to ensure client receivables are managed effectively and that our cash and billings targets are met.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Finance Team as a Project Services Accountant. This position will be based in our Kampala office in Uganda.

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent will support the effective delivery of Project Services (PS) Accounting to the business. In addition, he/she will be charged with ensuring correct reporting of revenue and maintaining the integrity of engagements in SAP.

What you will do

• Circulate weekly revenue flash to the relevant teams and provide business insights to the different service lines and Finance team leaders based on available data;
• Perform first-level revenue analysis and combine with cost analysis from the General Accounting Accountant, provide feedback to the Country/ Regional/ Service Line Partner/s on project related results;
• Coordinate quarterly WIP audits and ensure EA service lines sign off WIP balances at the end of each financial year;
• Assist business in collating the required information (such as the project plans, billing schedules and resourcing) to open project codes;
• Verify accuracy and completeness of information required to open project codes;
• Enforce compliance of governance requirements in the way that project codes are opened;
• Oversee the code opening integration of Phoenix to SAP S/4HANA , and load any additional information required by SAP;
• Ensure timeous and accurate opening and closing of engagement codes (by self or business if applicable;
• Manage billing based on the project plan and instructions from business;
• Submit zero rated/ exempt VAT invoices to the Tax Compliance Accountant for tax compliance checks;
• Manage project code closure, with no activity, via a monthly ‘clean-up’ exercise;
• Resolve queries relating to project services data or processes;
• Provide assistance and system training to project leaders on SAP activities relating to WIP and revenue reviews, rebates, provisions and revenue recognition reconciliations; and
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least an Upper Second class Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field from a recognized university;
• A minimum of 16 points at 'A' Level or equivalent;
• A first Grade in 'O' Level (with at least credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
• At least four (4) years’ accounting experience in a busy environment.
• Professional accounting qualification such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA);
• Experience in a professional services firm will be an added advantage;
• Be a Ugandan citizen or eligible to work in Uganda.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Problem solving ability.
• Good business acumen.

Technical Competencies

• Technical expert in specific functional area.
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management skills.
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations.
• Good report writing skills.
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding.

Key Performance Areas

Strategic Impact - Independently assists team to deliver services within defined strategic objectives.

Client Impact (External / Internal) - Works collaboratively with own team and that of the client service line/area to deliver quality service in allocated tasks.

Operational Effectiveness - Understands context of own delivery against timelines.

Development / Growth of Team (as applicable to role) - Actively works to address identified development areas.

Budgets/Profitability - Effectively uses time, equipment and resources.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our and values and puts these into practice in their professional lives.

Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.

Performance drive - Seek opportunities to drive self, teams with others to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.

Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.

Talent development - Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others and acts as a strong brand ambassador.

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters

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If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal. 

Closing date: 15 September 2024

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.