Finance & Compliance Associate

Firm Context

Talis Consults Ltd, incorporated in Uganda as a Limited Liability Company, is a leading, innovation-driven consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations, businesses and people achieve higher efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. The Firm delivers advisory services across four pillars: Human Capital Advisory, Strategy & Organizational Advisory, Finance & Business Advisory, and Technology Advisory.

Job Purpose

The Associate – Finance & Compliance provides accounting, finance, tax, and administrative support to designated consulting clients, upholding the accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness that reflect the Firm’s standard of service.

Position Title: Associate – Finance & Compliance

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Terms of Employment: Probationary Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Basic Salary Range (Monthly): UGX 600,000 – UGX 1,000,000

Department: Finance & Business Advisory

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Probation Period: 6 months

Hours per Week: 40

Key Result Areas

1. Client Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate books of accounts for assigned client(s), including postings, ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Process payments, receipts, payroll inputs, and petty cash records in line with client policy.
• Prepare monthly bank and supplier reconciliations.

Success Indicators

Books closed accurately and on schedule each month; reconciliations completed with no unresolved variances.

2. Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, WHT, Income Tax, NSSF, etc.) within deadlines.
• Track clients’ compliance calendar and flag upcoming obligations in advance.
• Support clients through tax assessments, audits, and correspondence with URA and other regulators.

Success Indicators

Zero missed statutory deadlines or avoidable penalties for assigned clients.

3. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and variance analyses for client review.
• Support budget preparation and cash-flow monitoring for assigned clients.
• Flag financial risks, irregularities, or control gaps promptly to the Engagement Lead.

Success Indicators

Reports delivered accurately and within agreed timelines; issues escalated promptly.

4. Client Relationship & Administrative Support

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the assigned clients’ finance and administrative queries.
• Provide administrative support as required by the engagement.
• Maintain professional, responsive communication that reflects the Firm’s standards.

Success Indicators

Positive client feedback; queries resolved within agreed turnaround times.

5. Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Apply Talis’ internal quality standards, Work Principles, and client-confidentiality protocols at all times.
• Keep working papers and client files organized and audit-ready.
• Proactively identify and propose improvements to the client’s finance processes and controls.

Success Indicators

Clean internal/external review outcomes; demonstrated application of the Talis Work Principles.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Partial professional qualification in CPA or ACCA is an added advantage.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax, or finance support — ideally within a professional services, accounting firm, or outsourced finance environment.
• Working knowledge of Uganda’s tax regime and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ZohoBooks) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Attributes

• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential client financial information.
• Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data accurately.
• Sound attention to detail, particularly in bookkeeping, reconciliations and statutory filings.
• Able to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines simultaneously, prioritising effectively under pressure.
• Confident, professional communicator, comfortable liaising directly with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Proactive and self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision once onboarded.

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