Accountant Jobs – Uganda Law Society (ULS)

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Job Title:       Accountant

Organisation: Uganda Law Society (ULS)

Funding Source: Embassy of Ireland

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration

 

About US:

Uganda Law Society is a membership organization established by an Act of parliament to provide services to its members in particular and to the people of Uganda. Its vision is to be “A proficient Bar Association in fostering Access to Justice, the Rule of law and good governance in Uganda”. Its mission is to “To develop a skilled and empowered legal profession in execution of its statutory mandate.”

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the efficient management of Uganda Law Society financial resources in accordance with internal policies and financial standards.
  • Ensure that all Uganda Law Society financial obligations and statutory requirements are fulfilled, including requirements to funding partners and timely reporting to Donors and stakeholders.
  • Participate in budget exercises including annual and programme specific budgeting.
  • Ensure monthly budget monitoring for the organization.
  • Liaise with the Head of Finance to participate in annual audit exercises, including preparation of necessary documentation and Consolidated Annual Financial Statements.
  • Ensure timely disbursement / payment of statutory dues e.g. NSSF, PAYE, as well as core costs e.g. salaries, utility bills and programme expenses
  • Identify, recommend and participate on the review and update of organizational financial policies.
  • Ensure adequate record keeping of all financial data as per Uganda Law Society policies e.g. filing of vouchers, receipts and other documents.
  • Ensure implementation and adherence to internal controls.
  • Participate in project proposal writing i.e. design / review project budgets.
  • Feed data in accurate manner in the accounting software.
  • Ensure safety of the accounting information and risk management.
  • Managing and monitoring both the accounts receivables and payables of ULS
  • Preparation of monthly reconciliation of Cash, Bank, CLE Trainings, Fuel, Funds, Payroll and budget Variance analysis.
  • Preparation of Financial statements and donor related financial reports.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a University Degree in Accountancy or Financial Management, B.COM, BBA etc.
  • Must possess CPA OR ACCA (Must be fully registered with the Institute).
  • Five or more years of work experience in finance and accounting with Donor Based Organisations.
  • Must have knowledge of EFRIS
  • Extensive experience in preparing and managing significant budgets with diverse streams of income and expenditure.
  • Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, preferably QuickBooks.
  • Experience in designing and delivering finance, policies and systems.
  • Experience in analyzing financial data and communicating to non-finance staff.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their Email applications addressed to:

 

The Chief Executive Officer,

Uganda Law Society/Legal Aid Project,

Plot 610 Buye, Off Ntinda Kisaasi Road,

P.O. Box 426, Kampala. Uganda

 

Email to: hr@uls.or.ug (The position applied for MUST be indicated in the subject line of the email)

 

Deadline: 16th August 2023 by 5.00pm

 

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Date Posted 2023-08-15
Valid Through 2023-08-16
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Uganda Law Society (ULS)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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