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Cost and Management Accountant
BrighterMonday Consulting
Job Description
Cost and Management Accountant
Job Grade NA
Reports to: Finance Manager
Supervises
Department Finance
Company Overview
Birus Property Services Ltd is a growing commercial real estate company in Uganda, specializing in the development, ownership, and management of high-quality commercial properties (premium office spaces, business & shopping facilities, commercial properties, and land). The company is focused on expanding its portfolio and market presence at the regional level while delivering excellent tenant experiences and strong investment returns.
Role Summary
The Cost and Management Accountant will play a key strategic role in providing accurate financial intelligence, cost control, and decision support across the company’s operations. This includes land acquisition, property development, construction, rental and leasing activities.
Internal Stakeholders
- General Manager
- Finance Manager
- Property Management Team
- Finance & Accounting
External Stakeholders
- Tenants
- Vendors and Contractors
- Real Estate Agents and Brokers
- Insurance Providers
- Local Authorities & Government Agencies
Key Functional Result Areas
Project and property costing
- Track, allocate and monitor all costs related to land purchases, sales, developments and construction projects.
- Ensure accurate project costing and profitability tracking
- Support project feasibility studies, investment appraisals and rental pricing models
- Provide financial input for new project approvals
Budgeting and forecasting
- Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts and scenario planning
- Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates
Variance analysis
- Conduct monthly budget vs actual analysis with detailed explanations and recommendations
- Identify issues early and support corrective actions
Profitability analysis
- Analyse profitability by land, building, tenant and project
- Provide recommendations on loss-making assets and optimisation opportunities
Management reporting and dashboards
- Prepare timely monthly and quarterly management reports and KPI dashboards
- Ensure clear financial visibility for management and the Board
Cost control, optimization and performance management
- Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives across operations
- Target minimum 5% annual cost savings
- Support accurate cost allocation and departmental performance tracking
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Professional qualification CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is a strong advantage
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in cost and management accounting
- Strong experience in project costing, budgeting and financial analysis
Key Skills and Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software, Excel, and financial reporting tools
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights
How to Apply:
All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section
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