Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Fresher Diploma Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) is a Public Tertiary Institution established by Statutory Instrument No. 79 of October 2005. The Institute is under the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, operated and managed by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) the regulator of the Communications Sector in Uganda.
Job Summary: To support the financial management function of UICT by processing payments, maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial records, supporting budget implementation, and ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Transactions Processing
- Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, and journal entries in line with approved budgets and guidelines.
- Ensure that all payments are fully supported with required documentation and approvals.
Bookkeeping and Record Keeping
- Post financial transactions into the accounting system.
- Maintain proper and updated ledger accounts and financial records.
- File all financial documents in an orderly and retrievable manner.
Cash and Bank Management
- Assist in cash management including petty cash operations and reconciliation.
- Participate in bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
- Budget and Expenditure Monitoring
- Assist in tracking departmental expenditures against budget allocations.
- Prepare budget utilization reports for review by the Accountant.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare supporting documentation for statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, and Local Service Tax.
- Assist in the timely preparation and submission of statutory returns.
Audit and Reporting Support
- Provide support during internal and external audits by availing requested documents and explanations.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports.
Procurement and Inventory Support
- Provide financial documentation for procurement processes.
- Work with the stores team to reconcile financial records with stock movements and balances.
Key Result Areas
- Financial Transactions Processing
- Bookkeeping and Record Keeping
- Cash and Bank Management
- Budget and Expenditure Monitoring
- Statutory Compliance
- Audit and Reporting Support
- Procurement and Inventory Support
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting option) or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
- Part professional qualification (Level I or II of CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role, preferably in a public or academic institution.
Skills and Attributes
- Technical Skills
- Personal Attributes
- Interpersonal Skills
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should fill the online application form and attach the CV and required documents on this link: Click Here. All inquiries should be through [email protected] or Tel No. 0762944050
Deadline: 31st July 2025
Note:
- The eligible applicants are encouraged to submit before the deadline.
- Hand delivered and or any other applications sent to any other e-mail
- other than filling the link provided above will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
- Positions not provided for in this advert or previously advertised and deadline is over should not be applied for.
- All applicants will be considered fairly and equitably, without discrimination based on gender, race, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
- The Institute promotes an inclusive work environment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to foster innovation and representation.
- Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and commits to providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.
- Personal data submitted through applications will be handled securely and used only for recruitment purposes, in compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24