JOB DETAILS:

Assistant Accountant at Raka Agencies Limited

About Raka Agencies Limited

At Raka Agencies Ltd, we strive to remain a leader in the tax advisory and customs clearing and forwarding community, growing within Uganda and East Africa while firmly committing to customs modernization. Our mission is to provide an effortless experience for our clients regarding all their import needs, without compromise. We value quality, efficiency, and integrity, and pride ourselves on having highly skilled staff. Our culture is innovative, results-oriented, and flexible, making us a dynamic workplace.

Role Overview 

The Assistant Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with various regulations. This full-time position will be based in Kampala with a hybrid work arrangement. You will work closely with the Senior Accountant, contributing to our financial operations in a collaborative team environment. We seek an analytical thinker with strong integrity and problem-solving skills who thrives in a results-driven setting.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Kampala
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Reporting Structure: Reports to Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

1. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.

2. Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.

3. Compile budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.

4. Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.

5. Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.

6. Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related fields.
• Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Required Skills: Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Time Management.
• Required Knowledge Areas: Customer and Personal Service, Administrative, Economics and Accounting, Computers and Electronics.
• Required Technology Knowledge: Accounting software (Bookkeeping), Document management software (Filing and computer knowledge), Financial analysis software (Understanding business terminologies), Word processing software (Microsoft Word), Business intelligence and data analysis software (Excel to excellence).
• Language Proficiency: English

Please submit the following materials as part of your application: CV/Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Interest, Copies of Certificates, Copies of Degrees, and References.