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Job Title:    Senior Accountant

Organization:  National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Finance

About US:

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established by the Registration of Persons Act (ROPA), 2015 and is mandated to establish and maintain the National Identification Register (NIR). The Authority is also charged with among other things; the registration of citizens and legally resident aliens; assigning National Identification / Alien Identification Numbers (NINs/AINs) to qualifying persons and issuing Identification Cards to those 16 years and above; registration of births, deaths and adoption orders and issuance of the relevant certificates.

Job Summary:  The Senior Accountant will support the Manager Finance in writing the books of accounts to enable necessary accountabilities to be made.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Writes the books of accounts as instructed by the Manager, Accounts
• Ensures accurate and timely bank reconciliations.
• Prepares timely periodic financial statements
• Follows-up on debtors and brings to the attention of the Manager Finance any outstanding debts of more than 90 days
• Prepares timely management accounts and account- ability reports
• Coordinates the cash flow in line with work plans and advises the Manager Accounts of any cash flow short- ages
• Vote control maintenance-receipting and reviewing accountabilities
• Approves payment vouchers and ensures budget expenditure votes are not over spent
• Maintains and updates the fixed assets and investment registers.
• Analyzing and reviewing general ledger transactions and ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Maintaining subsidiary, control and general ledger accounts
• Ensures the daily positing in accounting system and review all postings.
• Ensures travel and other advances are fully accounted for in a timely manner
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager Accounts

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with Honors in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized institution
• Membership of ICPAU is a must.
• A minimum of five (5) years of working experience as an accountant with a reputable Public or Private organization, two (2) of which should have been at supervisory level
• Knowledge of Finance or Accounting packages.
• Flexibility to react effectively to unforeseen circumstances
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Ability to multi-task
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines o. IT literacy

How to Apply:

All applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following vacant positions that exist at NIRA. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications clearly indicating the position applied for to the Executive Director-NIRA. Applications (in triplicate) should include detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, photocopy of the National Identity card and attach recent passport size photographs on each copy of application submitted. Applications should be delivered to the Human Resource Department at NIRA Headquarters located at National Independence Grounds-Kololo

Deadline: Friday 19th May 2023.

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