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Job Title:  Assistant Accountant  

Organisation: Posta Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager, Finance

 

About Organisation:

Uganda Post Limited, trading as Posta Uganda. UPL  is the most extensive provider of postal services in Uganda, having an extensive network of postal delivery outlets down to sub-county level.

 

Job Summary:   Provide support to the finance team in book keeping, capturing of transactions in the ERP System, reporting, management of the company financial resources, administration and management of the Company’s overall accounting process.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide financial information including analysis of the financial status and projected out-turns and participate in the production of standard accounting reports.

Provide support in budgeting process, monitor budgets and ensure significant items are correctly reported in line with the department’s priorities.

Ensure correct accounting policies are being applied when posting transactions and analyze budget spending to ensure they are in line with budget and work plans.

Reconcile total value of receipts with physical cash, bank slips for all bank deposits, brokers’ fees receipts and record in the cash and bank register.

Maintain terminal dues and philately ledgers, capture payroll to produce monthly pay slips, capture payment vouchers and update files for Philately Contracted Agents.

GPO, DPO’s and Sorting Centre and update the register as per contracts signed.

Perform general accounts receivables and payables functions for instance Prepare and submit customer invoices, post and receipt payments and coordinate deposit activities.

Monitor customer accounts for non-payment or delayed payment and Check, verify and process invoices, Sort, code and enter accounts payable data.

Reconcile debtor’s balances against the client’s documentation for EMS, Postage

Prepaid, Mail bags, Easy mail and all Tenants.

 

Key Performance Indicators

Accuracy of Financial Records

Timeliness of report submission

Timely and accurate invoice processing

Reconciliation of accounts

Error rate

Compliance with regulations

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors’ Degree (Honors) in Business Administration or Commerce majoring in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University.

Must have attained at least CPA Level One (01) Qualification at the time of responding to this job advertisement.

Working Experience:

At least three (03) years’ experience in Accounting or Finance one of which should have been at Assistant Accountant level in a reputable organization.

Experience working with accounting software and familiarity with bookkeeping tasks.

Competencies:

Proficiency in accounting software such as sage, Microsoft Excel.

Numerical and analytical skills

Knowledge of Financial Reporting

Good Interpersonal Communication skills

Analytical skills

 

How to Apply:  

Interested candidates should send their application letter; attach certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates as well as a detailed CV, to reach the address below.

 

The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration,

Posta Uganda,

P.O Box 7106 Kampala

 

Deadline: 22nd October 2024

 

Please Note:

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Posta Uganda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Any form of lobbying or canvassing for appointment shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Candidates shall be required, among others, to present the following: Endorsement Letter duly stamped by their Local Council 1 Chairperson Three Reference Letters.

Prior to appointment on the job, Posta Uganda shall carry out independent reference checks for all the documentation mentioned above.

 

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