Senior Assistant Accountant (2)

at Lyantonde District Local Government
Location Lyantonde, Uganda
Date Posted March 20, 2020
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Government
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

Post Title: Senior Assistant Accountant
Ref No: LYDSC/2020/10
Salary Scale: U5U
No. Of Posts: 02

Job Purpose
To perform basic accounting processes involving preparing books of accounts and keeping custody of
accounting transaction records.

Key outputs
i. Custody for accounting records and documents provided;
ii. Deferred tax payments and returns processed and records kept;

iii. Financial transactions, cashbooks and subsidiary ledgers posted to General ledger and books of accounts updated;

iv. Pay change report forms prepared and payroll transaction reports reconciled;
v. Transactions entered into the commitment control register;
vi. Custody of cash and imprest provided and payments effected; and
vii. Draft monthly reconciliation reports prepared.

Key Functions
i. Providing custody for accounting records and documents;
ii. Processing deferred tax payments and returns and keeping records thereof;
iii. Posting financial transactions, cashbooks and subsidiary ledgers to General ledger and updating books of accounts;
iv. Preparing Pay Change report forms and reconciling payroll transaction reports;
v. Entering transactions into the commitment control register;
vi. Providing custody of cash and imprest and effecting payments;

Skills

Financial Management;
Information Communication Technology;
Accountability ;
Ethics and Integrity; and
Time management.

Experience Requirements

At least 3 years of working experience as an Accounts Assistant in public or a reputable organisation.

Education Requirements

A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management or Business Studies/Administration from a recognised awarding Institution.
Or A Pre-professional Accounting Qualification (ATC or CAT) awarded from recognised Institution and accredited by the Institute of Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).

Applying Instructions

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed vacant posts that exist in Lyantonde District Local Government. Applications should be filled in triplicate on PSC from No. 3 Revised 2008 and submitted to

 the Secretary District Service Commission

P.O. Box 10,

Lyantonde

Applicants should attach certified copies of academic qualifications, 3 passport photographs and any other relevant documents. Applicants already in service should route their applications through their Heads of Department and informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Job description and specifications are obtained from Lyantonde District Service Commission and Public Service Commission website

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