Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Organisation: CIC Insurance Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
CIC Insurance Group is a leading cooperative insurer with operations across East and Southern Africa. With a diverse portfolio spanning Life, General, and Micro Insurance businesses across multiple jurisdictions, CIC is committed to financial inclusion, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Accountant – Life Assurance (Uganda) will support the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting in financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and post journal entries in the accounting system
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and files
Reconciliations & Controls
- Perform bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances
- Support implementation and adherence to internal controls
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Review and process supplier invoices and payments
- Monitor receivables and support debt collection activities
- Ensure accurate aging analysis for payables and receivables
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Assist in making payments of statutory returns (e.g. VAT, Withholding Tax)
- Support tax computations and compliance requirements
- Maintain statutory records and documentation
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Assist in budget preparation and monitoring
- Track expenditures against approved budgets
- Flag variances and recommend corrective actions
Audit & Risk Management
- Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits
- Respond to audit queries in a timely manner
- Support risk identification and mitigation within finance operations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Professional qualification: Progress in Professional accounting courses (CPA/ACCA) is an added advantage.
- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience,
Key Competencies
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Our Values
- CIC Insurance Group is guided by the following core values:
- Trust & Integrity: We keep our word
- Human-Centered Innovation: We pioneer solutions that transform lives
- Resourceful Collaboration: We achieve the impossible together
- Inclusive Impact: We create prosperity for every community
- Velocity & Excellence: We deliver exceptional results with momentum
- Enduring Cooperative Spirit: We anchor our heritage while building the future
How to Apply:
If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, strictly apply through the link below clearly indicating the position being applied for.
Deadline: 9th January 2026.
Note: Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 31st January 2026 consider your application unsuccessful.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24