Accountant

at Q - Sourcing
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted January 18, 2023
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY, we are looking for a competentskilled, and experienced Accountant to work in Uganda.

JOB TITLE          : ACCOUNTANT

SALARY SCALE  : FIA6

REPORTS TO     : SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 

SUPERVISES      :NONE     

JOB PURPOSE

  • To ensure transparency and accountability of finances in line with recognized accounting / auditing standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the preparation of the Authority’s financial policies, procedures and standards.
  • Prepare staff payroll administration for accuracy, properly processed and that all statutory payments such as PAYE and NSSF are made on a timely basis.
  • Prepare up to date accounts, financial records and assets register.
  • Verify completeness of payment requisitions, justification and documentation of financial transactions.
  • Participate in the preparation of work plans, budget processes, and consolidate and facilitate the budget execution.
  • Support in the preparation of sound internal financial management controls system and mechanism for monitoring to ensure compliance with regulations and efficient and effective management of financial resources.
  • Preparation of routine and periodic financial statements and reports.
  • Participate in the preparation of periodic reconciliations of financial statements to bank statements.
  • Support in the external audit process.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

  • An Honours Bachelor degree in Finance and Accounting or an Honours Bachelor degree or any other related degree with a bias in accounting option obtained from a recognized awarding Institution

Or

  • Full professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognized awarding Institution accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).

Experience

  • No experience required

Competencies

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s vision, mission and objectives;
  • Should possess values of the Authority which include; integrity, confidentiality, Accountability, professionalism.
  • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Financial and Management skills;
  • Budgeting skills,
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Experience in the use of automated accounting packages/system, as well as MS Office package;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Organizational and Administrative skills;
  • Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
  • Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
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