Accountant

Job summary The Accounts Assistance is responsible for processing financial transactions, financial management, and preparation of monthly financial reports including the review and reconciliation of key accounts as assigned. Roles and responsibilities
Ensure that all accounting and reporting functions and processes are carried out with due professional care.
Validate data entries related to payments and receipts for compliance and accuracy before approval and posting. Ensure correct coding before posting.
Ensure that reconciliation of Bank accounts is prepared every month and prompt resolution of outstanding or reconciling items.
Participate in the preparation of audit working papers for both internal and external audits when they arise.
Maintenance of Fixed Assets Register.
Payroll – Keying in all payroll inputs for Finance Manager to review.
Processing of invoices in the Sage & Tally Software
Taxation – Ensuring proper administration of Withholding Tax and VAT and payment of the same on a timely basis to the relevant authorities.
Provide technical support on financial reporting matters to the country offices in Uganda,
The periodic visits to the respective offices should entail review of financial operations, financial records and preparation of programme- specific financial reports for use by management
Perform any other assignment that may be given by the Finance/Sales/Imports/Operation Director.
Professional qualifications Undergraduate degree
CPA (K) or equivalent qualification from Other Accounting Body e.g. CIMA and ACCA
Basic Understanding of Project Life Cycle Management Work experience
Five (5) years working experience in an accounting role. Additional skills
Sound analytical skills
Knowledge of an accounting software preferably Sage/Tally/QuickBooks.
Proficient use of computers especially MS Office. -Excess-Excel -Word –etc.
Basic IT Knowledge to Backup Software on server