Accountant Job Careers – Infinity Computers (i3C)

Job Title:      Accountant
Organization: Infinity
Computers (i3C)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer
and Managing Director
About Infinity Computers (i3C):
Infinity Computers (i3C) has been in existence for over 15 years and it
is one of the top IT firms in Uganda offering a full complement of information
technology products and services including Domain Registration, web design and
Hosting, Email hosting, Building call centre solutions, SSL certificates,
Dedicated Servers, hardware and software, and other Telecommunication  services. We are known for; scalable and
robust data network strategy planning, deployment and management, voice/data
integration with various vendor products, e-commerce and e-government
solutions, a 24 hour technical computer support Help Desk and Call Center, and
information management tools built on web enabled database systems.
Job Summary: The Accountant
will process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as
invoices, departmental billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor
statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information;
prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits and prepare reports;
compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records. Work is
performed by applying knowledge of accounting terminology and using
spreadsheets and/or automated accounting systems.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:   
  • The Accountant processes payments and
    documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and
    statements.
  • Calculates rates paid for purchases and
    all price extensions.
  • Verifies items billed against items
    ordered and received and reconciles differences through follow-up with the
    vendor and/or other employees.
  • Enters, updates, and/or retrieves
    accounting data from automated systems.
  • Captures financial data to appropriate
    accounts in an automated accounting system, according to instructions.
  • Reviews on-line transactions for changes
    and accuracy and corrects errors.
  • Maintains financial security by following
    internal controls.
  • Answers accounting procedure questions by
    researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
  • Summarizes current financial status by
    collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss
    statement, and other reports.
  • Substantiates financial transactions by
    auditing documents.
  • Maintains accounting controls by preparing
    and recommending policies and procedures.
  • Guides accounting clerical staff by
    coordinating activities and answering questions.
  • The jobholder reconciles financial
    discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Secures financial information by
    completing data base backups.
  • Disburses funds using manual/local
    warrants or petty cash and makes change according to specific
    instructions.
  • Endorses warrants or money orders,
    prepares account deposit ticket, and deposits money as directed.
  • Files and/or removes records and reports. 
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:  
  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold
    a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or its
    equivalent qualification. A professional certification like CPA, will be
    an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of use of accounting
    systems/software like QuickBooks is an added advantage.
  • Comfort in use of the common productivity
    computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Internet services that
    include e-mail, instant messaging, social media etc.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal
    skills.
  • Reporting Skills, Record Keeping,
    Filing/Data Entry Management, plus General Mathematical Skills
  • Accuracy & Attention to detail
    Job requires maximum attention to detail and Accuracy.
  • Confidentiality – Job requires
    an ethical principal of safeguarding private financial information.
  • Very Organized
  • Initiative and independence – Job
    requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges as well
    as guiding oneself with little or no supervision.
  • Dependability — Job requires
    being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Time management and being deadline
    oriented.
  • Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the
    Accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • All
    employees are Customer Care agents with a special responsibility for
    customer retention and growth of company revenues.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should email their cover letters,
copies of academic documents, CVs, with names and contacts of three
professional referees to jobs@i3c.co.ug
Deadline: 26th May, 2017
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