Job Title: Branch
Accountant
Accountant
Organization: Finance Trust Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Branch Manager
About Us:
Finance Trust Bank was licensed as a Tier 1 commercial Bank on 11th
November, 2013, taking over the financial services business of Uganda Finance
Trust Limited (MDI). Today Finance Trust Bank is a fully ‑edged commercial bank
serving a clientele of over 240,000 depositors and over 26,000 borrowers,
through a network of 33 branches country wide. The bank offers a wide variety
of Products and services including; Savings, Current accounts, Loans, Money
transfer services and Bills payments to its target market which comprises of
micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners and youth.
November, 2013, taking over the financial services business of Uganda Finance
Trust Limited (MDI). Today Finance Trust Bank is a fully ‑edged commercial bank
serving a clientele of over 240,000 depositors and over 26,000 borrowers,
through a network of 33 branches country wide. The bank offers a wide variety
of Products and services including; Savings, Current accounts, Loans, Money
transfer services and Bills payments to its target market which comprises of
micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners and youth.
Job Summary: The Branch Accountant will be responsible for
coordinating all branch nancial & accounting functions in line with the
Finance Trust Bank back office policies and procedures. She/he will also ensure
that the Branch achieves its Savings portfolio targets.
coordinating all branch nancial & accounting functions in line with the
Finance Trust Bank back office policies and procedures. She/he will also ensure
that the Branch achieves its Savings portfolio targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for monitoring liquidity of
the branch through preparation of cash flows, banking and drawing of funds
in line with the financial regulations and treasury policy. - Develop monthly activity plans, perform
monthly budget variance reviews and carry out operational and strategic plans. - Compile and prepare end of month reports
and supporting schedules in line with UFT’s guidelines and policies. - Inform and advise management about
financial affairs of the branch. - Coach, monitor and supervise the
performance of Customer Care Officer/Teller, and Office Assistants and
verication of their work. - Manage and supervise branch assets and
ensure compliance to the asset management policy. - Keep & maintain records of keys and
safe; monitoring dual control and register of access to strong room. - Build and grow the branch savings
portfolio and manage related activities. - Keep books of accounts at the branch and
ensure security of all branch documents. - Ensure proper security of the premises and
company records and compliance to internal controls in line with the administrative
guidelines and procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should possess a Good Bachelors
degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related Accounting discipline
from a recognized University. - Professional accounting certification like
ACCA or CPA (U) will be an added advantage. - Good Accounting experience gained in a
reputable Financial Institution for at least two (2) years. - Excellent analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Leadership abilities and supervisory
skills. - Good customer service skills.
- Good communication and presentation
skills. - Possess the ability to work well under
pressure. - Flexibility and willingness to work long
hours. - Ability to work well in a team
environment. - Ability to work well under minimum
supervision. - High degree of professionalism, integrity
and confidentiality. - Willingness to work upcountry.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications plus photocopies of academic documents and testimonials, a CV with
at least three reference professional referees i.e. from current or most recent
employer) to the Head of Human Resources, Finance Trust Bank, Plot 115 &
121, Katwe, P. O. Box 6972, Kampala, Uganda.
applications plus photocopies of academic documents and testimonials, a CV with
at least three reference professional referees i.e. from current or most recent
employer) to the Head of Human Resources, Finance Trust Bank, Plot 115 &
121, Katwe, P. O. Box 6972, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 30th June 2014
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