Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Human Capital Business Solutions
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Human Capital Business Solutions is a boutique human resources consultancy that specializes in strategic HR consulting, Talent Acquisition & Management and HR Outsourcing services.
Job Summary: On behalf of our client in the FMCG sector we are seeking a competent and experienced Accounts Assistant to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the finance and accounting team by performing a variety of tasks to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. H/She will also be responsible for assisting with daily accounting operations, including data entry, processing payments, maintaining records, and supporting month-end financial close activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Management of petty cash transactions.
- Reconciliation of direct debits and finance accounts.
- Ensuring all payment amounts & records are accurate.
- Preparation of statutory accounts.
- Working with journals, sales & purchase ledgers and spreadsheets.
- Enter and code financial transactions appropriately
- Process payments as well as documents like invoices
- Reconcile invoices received with departmental billings
- Make bank deposits and keep up records
- Track expenses related to specific projects and jobs
- Validate invoices against items or services received
- Check all financial transactions for accuracy
- Performs any other Assignments imposed by Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or in a relevant discipline.
- At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
- Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of Pastel, SAP, Quick books or any other accounting package.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong analytical skills to assess financial reports, detect errors and ensure accuracy.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks such as processing payments, reconciling accounts, and tracking supplier invoices.
- Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues such as discrepancies in invoices or missing payments.
Barriers to Success in Role
- Limited or lack of knowledge about finance or accounting.
- Inability to use Pastel, SAP, Quick books or similar accounting software.
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-AA-ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT” as the Email subject via [email protected]
Deadline: 21st November 2025.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24