Job Title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a semi-autonomous Government Agency operating in partnership with the private sector and Government of Uganda to drive National economic growth and development. The Authority is established under the Investment Code Act, Cap. 74 with the aim of promoting and facilitating private sector investment in Uganda.
Job Summary: To manage financial transactions in the Authority including expenditure accounts and accountability according to the financial regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Certifying financial transactions of the Authority;
- Verifying and approving financial transactions before authorization;
- Providing technical support and guidance to management on financial matters;
- Preparing Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
- Preparing Bank reconciliation and statements and iron out discrepancies;
- Answering audit and inquiries;
- Supervising and appraising staff
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in either: Commerce (Accounting or Finance) or Full professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognized Institution/body accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) and post graduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), Business Studies (Accounting) from a recognized University.
- A Master’s Degree in either Business Administration, Business Administration (Finance or Accounting), Financial Management, Accountancy from a recognized University.
- Full professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognized Institution/body accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) and
- Member of a recognized Accounting professional body.
Work Experience
- At least three (3) years working experience from a reputable organization.
Competences
Technical
- Financial reporting and compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- General ledger and reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Payroll management
- Risk management
Behavioral
- ethics and integrity
- Negotiation and mediation skills
- Communicating
- Teamwork
How to Apply:
Detailed and up-to-date CV including contact details and names of three referees
All applicants for the above positions should attach certified copies of academic credentials and previous appointment letters for posts that require experience.
A copy of National Identity Card.
On the envelop, clearly state the post applied for.
Applications should be addressed and hand delivered to;
The Director General,
Uganda Investment Authority,
6th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre(UBFC)
Plot 1, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo
P.O. Box 7418, Kampala.
Deadline: 29th December 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please note that Uganda Investment Authority is an equal opportunities government entity. Any canvassing for favours will lead to automatic disqualification of an applicant.
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36