Senior Accountant
| 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
