Branch Accountant – Finance Department

About the role

Eleglance Finance Ltd is seeking a Branch Accountant to support its Mbale branch. The role ensures accurate and timely financial information, controls income and expenditure, and complies with statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records, petty‑cash imprest, and voucher filing according to the chart of accounts.
• Prepare monthly and yearly financial reports, trial balances, bank reconciliations and income statements.
• Participate in internal and external audits and conduct asset stock‑taking.
• Monitor cash levels daily, handle treasury‑related activities and verify cash certificates.
• Prepare payroll information for the branch and manage staff advances.
• Deputise for the Branch Manager when required and ensure expenditures follow the approved budget.

Required profile

• Entry‑level candidate with at least 12 months of relevant experience.
• Reports to the Finance Manager and works closely with the Branch Manager.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines.

Required skills

• Bookkeeping
• Bank reconciliation
• Payroll processing
• Asset register management