Accounts trainee
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | April 23, 2026 |
| Category |
Accounting
Audit Finance |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | UGX |
Description
About This Job:
TASC (The Assessment and Skilling Centre) is Uganda’s premier partner for internationally recognized trade certifications. It also offers comprehensive environmental, health, and safety training programs aligned with global standards. TASC operates as the training arm of Q-Sourcing Limited.
We are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Accounts trainee to work at Head office.
Reporting to: Group support Accounts-Receivables.
Vacancies: 1
Job purpose:
The Accounts trainee is responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, timely reconciliations, proper processing of transactions, and compliance with organizational and statutory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Post daily transactions in Zoho Books using appropriate general ledger codes.
· Extract monthly Trial Balance to allow preparation of management accounts by the 5th day of every month.
· Issue proforma invoices and all claims on a timely basis and ensure they have gone through the relevant approval process and within agreed service levels.
· Prepare billing instructions for clients for the delivery of services.
· Update income streams through account reconciliation of project accounts; company expenditure, income etc.
· Conduct Revenue analysis against budget, track exceptional approvals, and contribute to the budgeting process.
· Monitor company working advances to ensure that they are recovered within the stipulated period.
· Verify and file all documents related to accounts receivables and payables in the finance department.
· Perform monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy of transactions.
· Issue updated monthly statements to clients by the 3rd of the subsequent month.
· Review of expense reports and other project expenses for accuracy.
· Process approved EFTs and ensure payment proofs are delivered to the respective vendors or consultants.
· Review staff payroll and ensure statutory deductions are withheld on a timely basis.
· File monthly statutory deductions including PAYE, WHT, LST and NSSF.
· Review existing internal controls and recommend corrective actions as per the GAAPs and organization’s internal accounting procedures.
· Support in coordinating external audits and follow-up on recommendations listed in management letters.
Requirements
COMPETENCES
Skills critical to the role:
· High integrity and ethical standards.
· Understanding of accounting Principles.
· Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Organization & Record-Keeping.
· Good time-management skills.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Mandatory requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance or related field.
· At least 1 years’ experience in accounting gained in a fast-paced environment.
· ACCA, CPA is an added advantage.