AI Issue 6 2017

52 Acquisition International - June 2017 BRJ Partners is a certified public accounting firm specialising in tax, audit, accounting, corporate governance and risk advisory services. They have professionals who are specialised in serving clients including individuals and businesses helping them to grow the business efficiently. Exclusive African Excellence – Uganda award winner partner Robert Busuulwa spoke to us and revealed more about the firm’s mission, vision and range of services and expertise offered. he mission of BRJ Partners is to provide excellent tax, audit and advisory services at a fair price. They will provide their services at a profit if they can, at a loss if they must, but the firm will always provide excellent services. Their vision is to be the leader of mid-tier accounting firms in Uganda and added to this, quality is their competitive edge. Partner Robert Busuulwa begins the interview by detailing more of the firm’s background and the extent to which their strong values revolve around the clients and ensuring long-term relationships with them. “We are set up as a full-service accounting and advisory firm with specialised professionals serving both individuals and businesses. A BRJ typical client is a medium sized entity or group who is like us, passionate about quality and excellent client service but who does not like to pay an arm and a leg to get that service. An owner manager who likes what we like, excellent service, fairly priced. “You ask, we listen and partner taking your expectations and needs as paramount. Our values simply revolve around people – the clients. We know that companies do not sell goods and services to buildings, but people. That is why; partnerships with people drive our desire to excel in client service, understanding and being passionate about quality in both our inputs and the advice we give from the client’s perspective, centred on people with integrity. It is all about and around individuals. Long held, lasting close relationships between us and you. “We are first and foremost accountants, number crunchers. But we are much more than simply bean counters. We are committed and passionate about providing analysis and service in everything we do through creating lasting relationships with our clients and employing expert knowledge in areas relevant to your needs.” The firm’s experts are schooled in and continuously upgrading their learning in the following business lines; - Audit and assurance; - Accountancy services; - Tax compliance and advisory; Company: BRJ Partners Name: Robert Busuulwa Email: robert.busuulwa@ brj.co.ug Web: www.brj.co.ug Address: 24 Henlon Close, Luthuli Avenue, Kampala, P.O Box 35263, Uganda Phone: +256 414 660 071 MuchMore Than Simply Bean Counters T 1702AI70 - Fiscal and financial management; - Business consulting; - Risk assurance and advisory and; - Payroll services. Industry experience BRJ Partners has advised on growing businesses, both in the public and private arenas, offering a full range of services, while maintaining a close client relationship and accessibility. The firm has set up expert specialised teams with audit, tax, accountancy and advisory professionals offering unique knowledge and credentials in: not for profit/ non-governmental organisations; hotel, tourism and hospitality; media and leisure; telecommunications; financial services and health. Robert explains more to us about the firm’s offerings, their audit methodology as well as accounting and financial reporting. “We specialise in audit, accounting support services and tax services across a range of markets and sectors. Our tax services offering encompasses corporate tax health checks and investigation advisory, personal and corporate tax advisory, tax due diligence support, individual and corporate tax compliance and tax training. “Our audit methodology is an integrated process, designed to enable audit engagement teams, to express an opinion on whether the financial statements are prepared in all material respects. This is in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), group reporting guidelines and mandatory local reporting requirements including compliance with the Ugandan Companies Act (No.1) of 2012. “Additionally, BRJ can assist you with accounting and financial reporting to help you optimise performance. We can draw up your annual accounts but also look at your overall financial position and efficiency. In terms of corporate governance, we offer routine company secretarial work and secretarial records health check.” Finally, Robert underlines the firm’s clear expertise in the agribusiness, insurance, tourism and hospitality as well as the energy and health sectors.