Accounting Specialist (Transport & Logistics) – Twyford International Uganda

About Twyford International Uganda

Job Summary

• Carrier invoice verification.
• Transport cost reconciliation.
• Vendor account management.
• ERP transaction processing.
• Logistics expense analysis.
• Tax compliance.
• Audit support.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify carrier invoices against:
  • Delivery records.
  • Trip logs.
  • Transport contracts.
  • Supporting documentation.
• Ensure invoices are accurate before payment processing.
• Identify missing information or incorrect charges.
• Maintain accurate transport cost records.

2. Billing Discrepancy Management

• Investigating transport billing differences.
• Identifying causes of invoice discrepancies.
• Working with transport providers to resolve issues.
• Ensuring accurate vendor accounts.

3. Transport Expense Processing

• Processing transport-related payments.
• Recording logistics expenses accurately in the ERP system.
• Ensuring proper allocation of transport costs.
• Maintaining complete financial transaction records.

4. Transport Cost Reporting and Analysis

• Transport cost reports.
• Expense analysis reports.
• Accrual schedules.
• Cost trend analysis.

5. Cross-Department Coordination

• Transport teams.
• Warehouse teams.
• Finance departments.
• Logistics partners.

6. Tax Compliance Support

• Value Added Tax (VAT) requirements.
• Withholding Tax (WHT) regulations.
• Applicable financial regulations in Uganda.

7. Records Management and Audit Support

• Maintain organized accounting records.
• Prepare supporting documents for audits.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure financial documentation is complete and accurate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Accounting.
  • Finance.
  • Related field.

Experience Requirements

• 4–6 years of accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in:
  • Vendor reconciliation.
  • Logistics accounting.
  • Transport finance operations.

Technical Skills Required

• Financial accounting principles.
• Invoice processing.
• Reconciliation procedures.
• Expense management.

• Microsoft Excel.
• Data analysis.
• Financial reporting.
• Spreadsheet management.

• SAP.
• Oracle.
• Similar enterprise accounting systems.

• Freight invoicing.
• Carrier payments.
• Delivery documentation.
• Transport cost management.

Key Competencies

• Analyze financial data.
• Identify discrepancies.
• Solve accounting issues.

• Maintain accurate records.
• Detect errors.
• Ensure transaction accuracy.

• Manage multiple accounting tasks.
• Meet deadlines.
• Maintain proper documentation.

• Written.
• Verbal.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior Accountant.
• Logistics Finance Manager.
• Financial Analyst.
• Cost Accountant.
• Finance Manager.
• Supply Chain Finance Specialist.

Why Join Twyford International Uganda?

• Develop expertise in logistics finance.
• Work within a growing industrial organization.
• Gain ERP and supply chain accounting experience.
• Build professional finance and reporting skills.

Interview Preparation Tips

• Experience reconciling supplier invoices.
• Handling transport billing disputes.
• ERP systems used.
• Excel reporting skills.
• Transport cost analysis.
• VAT and WHT compliance experience.
• Audit support responsibilities.
• Examples of improving accounting accuracy.

CV Tips for Applicants

• Accounting qualifications.
• Logistics or transport finance experience.
• Vendor reconciliation skills.
• ERP systems knowledge.
• SAP/Oracle experience.
• Excel proficiency.
• Invoice verification experience.
• Cost reporting.
• Tax compliance knowledge.
• Audit support experience.

How to Apply