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Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Higher Education Students’ Financing Board
(HESFB)
(HESFB)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager Finance and Administration
About US:
The
Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) is a body Corporate
established by an Act of Parliament, number 2 of 2014, to provide both Loans
and Scholarships to Ugandan Students to pursue Higher Education. The objective
of the Loan Scheme is to increase equitable access to Higher Education in
Uganda and also support qualified students who may not afford the cost of
Higher Education.
Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) is a body Corporate
established by an Act of Parliament, number 2 of 2014, to provide both Loans
and Scholarships to Ugandan Students to pursue Higher Education. The objective
of the Loan Scheme is to increase equitable access to Higher Education in
Uganda and also support qualified students who may not afford the cost of
Higher Education.
Job Summary: The Accountant will be responsible for day to day
posting of all transactions into the various books of account, reconciliation and
preparation of management accounts.
posting of all transactions into the various books of account, reconciliation and
preparation of management accounts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the preparation and
implementation of annual budgets. - Prepare and submit periodic management
reports that compare budgeted costs and actual costs. - Maintain and regularly update the Board’s
asset register. - Prepare payment vouchers upon proper approval
and signature of authorized | persons. - Post all accounting transactions into
relevant cashbooks and keep them updated all the time. - Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and
reports. - The incumbent will also manage all imprest
funds and ensure that adequate float is maintained and I expenditure is
according to the budget. - Filing accounting records including paid
vouchers and ensure that all supporting documents are attached. - Prepare monthly payrolls and ensure timely
remittance of statutory deductions. - Banking of Board revenue and ensuring that
all Board revenue is fully accounted for. - Perform any other duties assigned to him/her
by the Manager Finance and Administration.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
in Commerce or Business Administration with emphasis on accounting
(accounting major); - Possession of at least Part II professional
accounting qualifications in CPA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting
qualifications. - A minimum of two years working experience in
accounting with a reputable organization, preferably in public sector. - Previous experience in automated accounting
systems will be an added advantage; - Self-driven with high sense of
responsibility. - Demonstrated ability to meet deadline with
minimal supervision. - Good team player with strong interpersonal
skills. - Impeccable level of integrity.
- Computer literacy i.e. proficient with
Microsoft Office.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
enclosing photocopies of certificates, updated CVs and three referees to the
address below;
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
enclosing photocopies of certificates, updated CVs and three referees to the
address below;
Executive
Director,
Director,
Higher
Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB),
Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB),
Plot
1, Lourdel Road,
1, Lourdel Road,
Lourdel
Towers 7th Floor, Nakasero,
Towers 7th Floor, Nakasero,
P.O.
Box 16810 Wandegeya, Kampala. Uganda
Box 16810 Wandegeya, Kampala. Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 31st May, 2016
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