Accountant

at African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted December 27, 2024
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Management
NGO
Job Type Contract
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:
The objective of this post is to focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in handling financial transactions and records.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Ensure all financial data, such as invoices, receipts, and payments, are recorded accurately in the accounting system to prevent errors in financial reports.
• Process financial transactions, such as payments and receipts, promptly to maintain up-to-date financial records and meet payment deadlines.

• Adhere to relevant accounting standards, regulations, and organizational policies to ensure proper handling of financial data.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records for easy retrieval during audits or financial reviews.

• Regularly reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure all discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports by providing accurate and timely data, ensuring the reports are compliant with organizational guidelines and accounting principles.

• Manage interactions with vendors, clients, or internal stakeholders regarding billing, payments, and account queries in a professional and timely manner.

• Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive financial information, handling it with discretion and following security protocols.
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues in financial transactions or records to maintain financial accuracy.

• Identify and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors in accounting operations.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration accounts option or any other related Business Studies.
• At least 2 years working experience in accounting, office administration and employee relations management

Others/Extra Details
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of honesty and Integrity
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spread sheet and database packages
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work in any part of the country.

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