Accounts Assistant
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | February 5, 2020 |
| Category | Accounting Audit Finance |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description

Job Summary
To ensure support of the Accounting department by performing clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and budgets, fielding communications with clients and vendors, fact checking, filing, and other duties, as needed.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Mid level
- Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description
Team
Finance Department
Reporting Structure
Finance Manager /Operations Manager
Key Tasks
· To prepare Management Accounts and Statutory Financial Statements as per IFRS, in accordance with set procedures;
· To ensure that Financial Statements and reports are fully compliant with legal and regulatory requirements;
· To understand the internal control aspect of the businesses and assist clients accordingly
· To file VAT returns
· To file PAYE and NSSF returns
· To maintain a FAR (Fixed Assets Register) manually and on a specialized software
· To perform bank reconciliations manually and on an accounting software
· To perform debtors and creditors reconciliations manually and on an accounting software
· Monthly Invoicing and following up with collections
· Any other duties associated with the proper and professional keeping of accounting records
Skills and Experience
· ACCA partly qualified but must have completed all subjects of Level 2;
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience within the accounting field; and
· Conversant with accounting software (like QuickBooks, Sage One, Tally and so on)
· Fluent in oral and written English;
· Pro-active with a team-oriented behavior;
· Able to handle pressure and prioritize to meet tight deadlines;
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential;
· Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
Working Environment
· The position is office-based (locally) but will require client visits
· Normal working hours are 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
· Fun working environment
· Team Work
· Regular Team Building
Remuneration Package
· Competitive Salary
· 21 days annual holiday
· Medical Insurance
