Job Title: Financial Accountant
Organization: FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Accountant
About FINCA Uganda:
FINCA
Uganda Limited (MDI) is a subsidiary of FINCA International that is based in
Washington DC, USA serving nearly two million clients in 23 countries across 5
continents. FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) was the first licensed micro finance
deposit taking institution in Uganda, and currently offers loans, savings and
money transfer services in Uganda, one of the most competitive and dynamic
microfinance markets in the world.
Uganda Limited (MDI) is a subsidiary of FINCA International that is based in
Washington DC, USA serving nearly two million clients in 23 countries across 5
continents. FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) was the first licensed micro finance
deposit taking institution in Uganda, and currently offers loans, savings and
money transfer services in Uganda, one of the most competitive and dynamic
microfinance markets in the world.
Job Summary: The Financial Accountant will directly supervise
the daily postings into the system; prepare monthly charge-offs, accruals,
provisions; tax management; credit reference bureau; payroll processing; fixed assets management.
the daily postings into the system; prepare monthly charge-offs, accruals,
provisions; tax management; credit reference bureau; payroll processing; fixed assets management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly review head office transactions in
line with the Accounting Policies and Procedures and ensure 100%
compliance at all times - In charge of the preparation of month end
adjustments and management of payables, receivables, prepayments and
provisions thereby ensuring adequate authorization and validation of all
documentation before commitment of costs and/or payment. - Managing of the Fixed Assets register through
review for accuracy and completeness for FA additions and disposals as
well as review of all Asset Depreciation schedules, Asset additions and
disposal schedules - Commission payroll in line with the set
financial standards and ensure reconciliation on a monthly basis to
General ledger and other key accounts; - Carry out credit reference bureau
reconciliations of invoices received from compuscan against actual
deliveries of financial cards as well as preparation of claims for
reimbursable amounts on a monthly basis - Conduct credit reference bureau
reconciliations and preparation of claims invoices received from Compuscan
against actual deliveries of financial cards - Ensure compliance with income tax regulations
pertaining PAYE, NSSF, LST and WHT, liaise with the respective statutory
bodies, prepare and make statutory returns within relevant deadlines
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a first class
degree in Accounting or related discipline from a recognized university. - Professional accounting qualifications
i.e. CPA or ACCA is a must - At least four years’ experience preferably
with a bank or other regulated financial institution - Previous experience with preparation of
financial statements and the supervision of finance teams is essential - Good financial analysis and reporting
experience - Prior experience in Long/med/short term
financial planning and budget preparation - Previous experience working with IAS
- Proven abilities in general ledger management
- Proficient in MS Office suite, good
understanding of IT issues and the role and possibilities of IT in
financial management, familiarity with implementing and working with
complex integrated management information and accounting systems
(including database management) - Knowledgeable in the basic MS Office packages
plus Financial and Accounting Systems
How to Apply:
All
candidates who so wish to join the banking sector in the aforementioned
capacity are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs including
present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to:
[email protected]
candidates who so wish to join the banking sector in the aforementioned
capacity are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs including
present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to:
[email protected]
Deadline: 10th June 2016
NB: If you do not hear from us by 30th June 2016,
consider your application unsuccessful
consider your application unsuccessful
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