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Accounts Assistant job at Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Jul-23
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Accounts Assistant 2025-07-23T05:55:28+00:00 Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1342/logo/Uganda%20Institute%20of%20Information%20and%20Communications%20Technology%20(%20UICT%20).jpeg https://student.uict.ac.ug/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Education, and Training Accounting & Finance 2025-07-31T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 To support the financial management function of UICT by processing payments, maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial records, supporting budget implementation, and ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations. Key Responsibilities - Financial Transactions Processing
- Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, and journal entries in line with approved budgets and guidelines
- Ensure that all payments are fully supported with required documentation and approvals
- Bookkeeping and Record Keeping
- Post financial transactions into the accounting system
- Maintain proper and updated ledger accounts and financial records
- File all financial documents in an orderly and retrievable manner
- Cash and Bank Management
- Assist in cash management including petty cash operations and reconciliation
- Participate in bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items
- Budget and Expenditure Monitoring
- Assist in tracking departmental expenditures against budget allocations
- Prepare budget utilization reports for review by the Accountant
- Statutory Compliance
- Prepare supporting documentation for statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, and Local Service Tax
- Assist in the timely preparation and submission of statutory returns
- Audit and Reporting Support
- Provide support during internal and external audits by availing requested documents and explanations
- Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports
- Procurement and Inventory Support
- Provide financial documentation for procurement processes
- Work with the stores team to reconcile financial records with stock movements and balances
Key Result Areas - Financial Transactions Processing
- Bookkeeping and Record Keeping
- Cash and Bank Management
- Budget and Expenditure Monitoring
- Statutory Compliance
- Audit and Reporting Support
- Procurement and Inventory Support
Qualifications and Experience - Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting option) or a related field from a recognized institution
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage
- Part professional qualification (Level I or II of CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role, preferably in a public or academic institution
Skills and Attributes a) Technical Skills - Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications
- Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting procedures
- Ability to maintain accurate financial records
b) Personal Attributes - High level of integrity and professionalism
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
c) Interpersonal Skills - Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
JOB-6880795064d33 Vacancy title:
Accounts Assistant Jobs at:
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025 Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: To support the financial management function of UICT by processing payments, maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial records, supporting budget implementation, and ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations. Key Responsibilities - Financial Transactions Processing
- Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, and journal entries in line with approved budgets and guidelines
- Ensure that all payments are fully supported with required documentation and approvals
- Bookkeeping and Record Keeping
- Post financial transactions into the accounting system
- Maintain proper and updated ledger accounts and financial records
- File all financial documents in an orderly and retrievable manner
- Cash and Bank Management
- Assist in cash management including petty cash operations and reconciliation
- Participate in bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items
- Budget and Expenditure Monitoring
- Assist in tracking departmental expenditures against budget allocations
- Prepare budget utilization reports for review by the Accountant
- Statutory Compliance
- Prepare supporting documentation for statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, and Local Service Tax
- Assist in the timely preparation and submission of statutory returns
- Audit and Reporting Support
- Provide support during internal and external audits by availing requested documents and explanations
- Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports
- Procurement and Inventory Support
- Provide financial documentation for procurement processes
- Work with the stores team to reconcile financial records with stock movements and balances
Key Result Areas - Financial Transactions Processing
- Bookkeeping and Record Keeping
- Cash and Bank Management
- Budget and Expenditure Monitoring
- Statutory Compliance
- Audit and Reporting Support
- Procurement and Inventory Support
Qualifications and Experience - Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting option) or a related field from a recognized institution
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage
- Part professional qualification (Level I or II of CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role, preferably in a public or academic institution
Skills and Attributes a) Technical Skills - Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications
- Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting procedures
- Ability to maintain accurate financial records
b) Personal Attributes - High level of integrity and professionalism
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
c) Interpersonal Skills - Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now
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