Accounts & Admin Assistant

About the role

Zabama Investment SMC Ltd is a growing start-up in the tissue and hygiene products manufacturing space, and it is hiring an Accounts & Admin Assistant for its Nabweru duty station. This is a full-time, on-site position for a versatile professional who can support finance, administration, operations, and customer-facing work in a fast-moving environment.

In this role, you will be a key support person for the business, acting as an initial contact for customers, suppliers, and partners while helping keep accounting and office operations organized and efficient.

Accounts & finance

• Keep financial records accurate and up to date, and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Manage invoicing, petty cash, and both accounts payable and receivable.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and assist with audit-related work.
• Support compliance with tax requirements such as VAT and PAYE.

Sales & customer relations

• Respond to customer questions and handle front-desk or walk-in interactions as the first point of contact.
• Process customer orders and follow up on unpaid balances.
• Work with the sales team on order fulfilment and reporting.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers.

Administration & operations

• Oversee reception tasks, scheduling, correspondence, and document filing.
• Assist with procurement and coordination of suppliers.
• Provide broad operational support across daily business activities.
• Help management with reporting, planning, and general day-to-day tasks.

Requirements

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, administration, or another role combining several functions.
• Comfort using accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Tally, along with Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
• Strong communication, people skills, and organizational ability.
• A self-motivated approach and confidence working across multiple responsibilities in a start-up setting.
• High integrity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work to deadlines.
• CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in a manufacturing or trading business is also beneficial.

Application details

Applicants are expected to send an application letter, a CV, and copies of academic and professional certificates. The application deadline is 11th July 2026. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Additional information

This opportunity is based in Nabweru South, Central Region, Uganda, and is intended for a candidate who is comfortable in a hands-on, multi-functional role where priorities may change from day to day.