Branch Accountant

at SAJIDA Microfinance limited
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted August 2, 2025
Category Accounting
Finance
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

Job Summary

Oversee petty cash disbursements and reimbursements, maintaining accurate records, reconciling regularly, and reporting discrepancies as needed.

  • Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
  • Experience Level : Entry level
  • Experience Length : 1 year

Job Description/Requirements

Job description of a Branch Accountant (BA)

  • Checking loan application form making sure it is properly approved by Branch Manager, disbursing loan to the actual client, realizing installments from Credit officers & Field Officers.
  • Disbursing loan to the right client by doing necessary due diligence I.e.: confirming with NID, Master roll& Loan application form.
  • Accurately process and book supplier invoices into the financial system, maintaining up-to-date records to avoid delays or penalties.
  • Ensure invoices receive proper approvals before processing payments, confirming expenditures are authorized and within budget.
  • Conducting month closing operations by posting necessary vouchers & adjustments.
  • Oversee petty cash disbursements and reimbursements, maintaining accurate records, reconciling regularly, and reporting discrepancies as needed.
  • Provide timely support during internal and external audits by preparing and submitting necessary accounts payable records and documentation.
  • Cash withdraw from Bank as per preformulated fund plan & excess cash deposit to bank or agent & taking all liability for safe transit of the fund.
  • Keeping Loan forms, cashbook, office files, client files, circulars & policies in safe custody to comply with Data privacy policy
  • Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Academic qualifications for the Branch Accountant should be Bachelor of Accounting and Finance or relevant field.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
  • Sound knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
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