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Job Title:  Officer Finance (19 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Uganda Revenue Authority is a semi-autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that is mandated to assess, collect and account for Government Tax and Non-Tax Revenue.

Job Summary:  Provide technical services to URA on matters relating to Financial Management and Accounting to ensure efficient utilization of all URA resources and proper accountability for the collected tax Revenue

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor transactions conducted on the URA Bank accounts and prepare periodical reconciliation statements to match bank balances and the cashbook/URA Accounting records.

• Ensure that all payments from URA bank accounts originate from URA and are duly authorized
• Prepare periodical bank reconciliation statements to ensure that transactions in the cash book tally with the records in the bank
• Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Reconcile revenue collections and transfers by commercial bank to the Central bank to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports

• Verify revenue returns received from Banks and URA reports for the accuracy of accounting data
• Carry out a reconciliation of revenue collections by URA and transfers to the Central bank to certify the reliability of financial records
• Follow-up raised queries to improve the accuracy of information in the accounting system
• Sensitize stakeholders to improve the understanding of URA accounting procedures

Implement revenue collection, reporting, and accountability systems to inform management for decision making

• Analyze, code, and validate revenue from all URA Collecting departments and post them onto the accounting system to account for revenue received
• Post all remittances and transfers from commercial banks onto the accounting system to account for revenue according to the MOU between URA and the banks
• Inspect all URA Stations and deliver store items, monitor the performance of finance roles to ascertain adherence to finance standards

Apportion, monitor and report on the URA Supplier Control Accounts for Insurance, Workman’s compensation, office accommodation, and property rates to enhance accuracy in financial reporting.

• Apportion and Monitor the insurance advance and workman’s compensation control accounts to enable accuracy in Financial Reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile office accommodations and property rates control account to enable accuracy in financial reporting
• Maintain and reconcile the Supplier Payments Withholding Tax Account to enable compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain, updated, and reconciled head office petty cash, cash and cheques, reversed payment and sundry ledgers to ensure accuracy in financial reporting

Receive and consolidate budget proposals and monitor the implementation of the URA Budget to enhance efficient resource utilization and reporting.

• Prepare and consolidate budget proposals into the budget framework paper for budget monitoring
• Monitor and report on the implementation of the Budget
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the budget against division work plans for reporting
• Implement strategies designed to improve the quality and reliability of budget data for improved decision-making

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements   

• An Honor’s Bachelors’ Degree or its equivalency of a Master’s degree in; Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, or any other business-related degree with a specialization in Accounting or Finance, from a recognized institution attained from a recognized academic institution
• At least one (01) years of experience working in a finance-based function in a large and reputable organization.
• An impeccable record of integrity

Desirable Requirements   

• Experience in the application of Accounting Packages, Accounting Software.
• Exposure to the practical application of the Financial/Accounting Systems

Knowledge   

• Knowledge of the Accounting Manual
• Knowledge of the Public Finance and Accountability Act 2003
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act
• Knowledge of the Tax Laws of Uganda and the region

Special Skills and Attributes

• The incumbent /applicant must be able to demonstrate;
• Creativity and innovation capability
• Strong problem diagnosis and problem-solving skills and a quick decision-maker
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Proactive with the ability to work under pressure and minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship, networking, and negotiation skills
• Should be agile and results-oriented

How to Apply:

• Visit this URA link, Click Here to view the detailed job description then click Apply Online.
• Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement notification via email. Please ensure that your mailbox has adequate space.
• In case you are not able to complete the application process, you will be required to save your work and the information captured will be saved in your login. This will enable you to resume and complete your application at any time/date within the application period.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of all the requisite academic documents such as Degree Transcripts; A’ level, O’ level Certificates, or any other certification attained. Any qualification which is not attached will not be considered.
• Academic documents of the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted. Applicants that do not possess authentic academic documents will not be considered.
• Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
• Candidates who submit falsified information will be automatically disqualified.
• Degree holders SHOULD NOT apply for Fleet Assistant, Office Assistant and any other position whose job requirements are at diploma level and below.
• ONLY online applications using the link provided above will be considered.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• In case of any inquires please send an e-mail to recruitment@ura.go.ug. or call 0323443643.

Deadline: 10th September 2024

NB: URA is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge money for recruitment

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