Accounts Associate

De Heus Animal Nutrition is a fourth-generation Dutch family business that has grown into a major global player with over 10,000 employees. De Heus is large in Europe and Asia and is growing fast in Africa. It is a top ten animal nutrition company globally. De Heus produces animal feed for a wide variety of livestock. It has over 80 production locations in 20 countries, serves more than 75 countries and sells over 12 million tons of feed per year. In Uganda, De Heus is best known for its brand Koudijs. To extend its business in East Africa, De Heus will start local production of animal feed in Uganda and Kenya. The construction of a new tilapia fish feed plant in Uganda will boost aquaculture, create jobs, improve food security, and shift from import to export.

Vacancy opened

At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja)

Full Time

A degree in Accounting, Business or Numeric degree.

What is your role?

This role reports to the Finance Manager. Your key responsibilities are to: 
• Maintain accurate records for accounts payable and receivables, ensuring payable and receivable days targets are achieved. 
• Perform weekly stock counts and ensure that records are properly maintained. 
• Enter all financial transactions accurately in Microsoft dynamics in a timely manner. 
• Provide weekly sales and expense reports. 
• Daily cash reporting in the Group consolidated Treasury system. 
• Fixed asset accounting and maintenance. 
• Any other duties assigned by your supervisor. 


What do we expect from you? 
• A degree in Accounting, Business or Numeric degree. 
• At least 1 year of working experience  
• ERP knowledge is an added advantage 


What do we offer? 
De Heus offers you a challenging position in a dynamic and international context. You will have the opportunity to help realize our strategy and truly make an impact on Uganda by adding a missing link in the protein value chain and improving food security. We believe that our employees make a difference and power the progress of our fast-growing, highly ambitious organization.  
The package comes with a competitive salary, depending on education, skills, and experience.

 
Location: At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja) 


Application 
Send your application and CV to  recruitmentug@deheus.com before the 14th of February, 2025. The selection will be on a rolling basis.