Job Title: Financial Accountant
Organisation: National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Accounting and Control Manager
About Organisation:
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is positioning itself as the Social Security Provider of Choice in Uganda. With our shared purpose of being the Social Security Provider of choice, providing exceptional customer service and better operations with a well-motivated and skilled workforce, we are looking to recruit persons with high integrity and dedication to work with us.
Job Summary: To ensure internal controls are adhered to, manage and monitor accuracy of the trial balance to aid financial reporting and quick decision making.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities include:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and support annual financial statements preparation in compliance with IFRS.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes are adhered to.
- Maintain accurate system ledger entries and reconciliations.
Reconciliation & Compliance
- Perform reconciliations for bank accounts (occasional), intercompany transactions, and balance sheet accounts.
- Support the reconciliation of financial data across multiple platforms and assist in identifying discrepancies.
- Investigate discrepancies and resolve variances promptly within the ERP.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
ERP System Management & Optimization
- Act as Finance SME (subject matter expert) during ERP implementation, upgrades, and testing.
- Collaborate with Technology teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance ERP functionalities.
- Support in configuring and validating ERP financial modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, Budgeting).
- Create approved new accounts and the Chart of Accounts
- Drive automation and process improvements within ERP workflows.
Data Analysis & Process Improvement
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data within ERP systems.
- Recommend and implement process automation to reduce manual work.
- Support integration of financial data with other business systems.
Audit Support
- Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Document system processes and procedures, contributing to knowledge sharing within the team
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Accounting or Commerce
- Professional Accounting Qualification; CIMA, CFA, ACCA or CPA
Work Experience:
- At least 4 years’ experience in accounting and financial auditing from a busy or commercial environment.
Behavior Competencies:
- Commitment and Integrity
- Proactivity Innovation
- Getting Work Done
- Relationship Building
- Communicating and Influencing
- Resilience & Resourcefulness
- Thinking and Problem Analysis
Technical Competences:
- Risk management (Intermediate)
- Financial Management (Advanced)
- Audit & Assurance(intermediate)
- Stakeholder Relationship management (Advanced)
- Corporate Reporting(intermediate).
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should click here to fill out the application form, Click Here also send copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications, addressed to the Chief of People and Culture to [email protected]
Deadline: 4th December 2025
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48