Senior Accountant

at Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted December 12, 2025
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Government
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY:

To manage financial transactions in the Authority including expenditure accounts and accountability according to the financial regulations.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

An Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in either: Commerce (Accounting or Finance) or Full professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognized Institution/body accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) and post graduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), Business Studies (Accounting) from a recognized University.

A Master’s Degree in either Business Administration, Business Administration (Finance or Accounting), Financial Management, Accountancy from a recognized University.

Full professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognized Institution/body accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) and

Member of a recognized Accounting professional body.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least three (3) years working experience from a reputable organization.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Certifying financial transactions of the Authority;

Verifying and approving financial transactions before authorization;

Providing technical support and guidance to management on financial matters;

Preparing Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;

Preparing Bank reconciliation and statements and iron out discrepancies;

Answering audit and inquiries;

Supervising and appraising staff

COMPETENCES

TECHNICAL

Financial reporting and compliance

Budgeting and forecasting

General ledger and reconciliation

Accounts payable and receivable management

Payroll management

Risk management

BEHAVIORAL

Ethics and integrity

Negotiation and mediation skills

Communicating

Teamwork

PLEASE NOTE THAT UGANDA INVESTMENT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES GOVERNMENT ENTITY. ANY CANVASSING FOR FAVOURS WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF AN APPLICANT.

Applying Instructions

Applications should be addressed and hand delivered to;

The Director General,

Uganda Investment Authority,

6th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre(UBFC)

Plot 1, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo

P.O. Box 7418, Kampala.

Application deadline:

Monday, 29th December 2025 by 5:00pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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