Cost and Management Accountant

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

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