Finance Officer
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | March 26, 2025 |
Category | Accounting Finance |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To ensure timely update transactions within the system and to ensure accuracy of the system data, timely processing of transactions.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Posting of transactions within the core banking system, including preparation and posting of batches to the respective general ledger locations. Timely accrual of expenses and releasing of prepayments to the respective expense GLs.
b) Reconciliation and preparation of schedules for the allocated GLs and resolution of any issues arising. Review of the branch income and expense GLs to ensure accuracy of postings.
c) Maintenance of the archives to ensure security of documents and chronological filing to ensure ease of retrieval and availability of the documents upon request.
d) Update of the fixed assets register including its reconciliation to the accounts and preparation journal entries/batches.
e) Regular update of IFRS 16 model and the related notes for financial statements
f) Review of vouchers before approval to ensure that they meet the specified internal controls.
g) Timely resolution of audit issues.
h) Payroll review and reconciliation against relevant GLs.
i) Preparation of tax and NSSF returns.
j) Support preparation of financial statements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Business Statistics majorly in finance, Accounting and Economics.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Financial industry, corporate finance, financial planning, analysis, investment and other related fields.
• CPA level 2 (as a minimum).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCES
- Knowledge of accounting, operational and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal / Communication skills
• Excellent Analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong accounting background.
• Self-discipline and drive to work with well aligned standard career ambitions.