Management Accountant

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

University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Studies.

What is your role?

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role is responsible for enhancing the quality of financial discipline, planning, controls, regulatory reporting, financial reporting, provision of financial advice and supporting the team by providing quality and timely reports.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Business Planning
  • Financial Performance Management
  • Business Reporting
  • Analyse production costs, including raw materials, labor, overheads, and utilities.
  • Identify and monitor key cost drivers to recommend cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications and requirements

  • University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Studies.
  • Minimum 5 years in an accounting role of similar nature.
  • Full ACCA/CPA or Finalist with audit experience.
  • Exceptional strong analytical skills,
  • Knowledge of Integrated Planning and budgeting.
  • High degree of professionalism and maintenance of confidentiality

 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 in Uganda by adding a missing link in the protein value chain and improving   ifood security. We believe that our employees make a difference and power the progress of our fast- growing, highly ambitious organisation.

 Location

At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja), with regular trips to Kampala

Application

Send your application before 14th February 2024.  

Send your CV and supporting documents to recruitmentug@deheus.com