Assistant Accountant job at The Initiates Uganda (TIU) Limited

Background

The Assistant Accountant will support the finance function in maintaining accurate financial records, processing day-to-day transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations and company financial policies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Assist in payroll processing and statutory deductions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company financial policies.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits.
• Manage petty cash and maintain proper accounting records.
• Perform any other finance and administrative duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting Option), or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA Level II or ACCA are an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Accounting Software is required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of Uganda tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Key competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Assist in payroll processing and statutory deductions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and company financial policies.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits.
• Manage petty cash and maintain proper accounting records.
• Perform any other finance and administrative duties assigned by management.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Accounting Software
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Uganda tax regulations and statutory requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting Option), or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA Level II or ACCA are an added advantage.