Accountant

Job Description:

Why join us
Get ready to Own your impact as an Accountant at Tunga Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As part of a global leader in animal nutrition, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is creating a sustainable food system for generations to come. Join us in this business-critical commercial finance role, where you will play a key part in strengthening financial control across our nationwide operations. Own your accuracy, integrity, and growth in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

What you’ll do
As our Accountant, you will focus on strengthening financial control and transparency across our commercial operations:

• Take ownership of reconciliations across multiple depots, ensuring accuracy between invoices, stock movements, and customer balances in the system.
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable-related reconciliations, ensuring timely allocation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Perform regular controls and audits across depot locations, including spot checks to ensure compliance with processes and policies.
• Partner closely with commercial teams and customer-facing stakeholders, supporting financial discipline in day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with the Receivables Accountant and General Ledger Manager to ensure alignment on balances, stock controls, and reporting.

Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, accountable, and ready to own this role in a hands-on and operational environment.
You will also bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• A professional qualification (e.g., CPA/ACCA) is a strong advantage.
• 2–5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles
• Experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations, or stock-related finance is a strong advantage
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness in handling financial information
• Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly across multiple locations in Uganda (approximately 40% of the time).

What we offer

• A meaningful role within a global organization committed to sustainability and innovation
• Opportunities to grow your career within Nutreco’s international network
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with local market standards

How and why to find out more
We offer a career with real meaning, where you can see the impact of your work and take pride in helping shape the future of animal nutrition and sustainable food production. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career in finance within a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Eniola Apara at eniola.apara@nutreco.com 
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Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.