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Job Title:   Accountant (2 Jobs)

Organisation: ICEA Lion Uganda

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

ICEA LION Group is a one-stop financial services provider offering innovative products and services in insurance, pensions, investments and trusts. We are one of the largest providers of insurance and financial services in East Africa with well-established operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Job Summary:   We are hiring Accountants (2)

Job Summary:

• Performing accounting duties in the assigned accounts department section. Assisting in producing management reports
• Support Senior Accountants and CFO in the discharge of their duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Ensure that branches have sufficient petty cash and that reimbursements are done for authentic expenses on a timely basis.
• Communicate with branches on all issues touching on finances and receipting.
• Updating movement of fixed assets
• Accounting for transactions relating to Tied Life Agents ranging from commission processing and deductions made.
• Resolving agents’ complaints and issues raised to finance.
• Staff loans and agents’ balances reconciliation.
• Preparing sundry debtors and creditors.
• Preparing designated bank reconciliations and checking assigned the bank reconciliations for the company.
• Checking and ensuring all the journals have been posted.
• Updating bank balances daily and transferring funds from all the branches.
• Assisting the CFO and FM in producing management reports.
• Assisting the finance team, internal auditors and external auditors during audit exercises
• Following up and ensuring accurate recording and accounting for investments of the company
• Checking and verifying payments and ensuring all payments made by the company are accurately recorded and settled in timely manner
• Liaising and coordinating with banks on issues such as opening bank accounts and introducing known agents among others.
• Responsible for checking and reviewing the work of the accounts assistants.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A relevant University degree
• Professional qualification (CPA /ACCA) with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience

Core technical competencies and skills required for the role

• Computer literacy, especially Ms Excel and Access; familiarity with accounting software is a definite advantage
• Interest in and ability to streamline accounting process systems (manual and automated) to achieve added efficiency and robustness
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external audit.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Solid interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels and functions
• Strong team player, organised and creatively working to improve processes.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and taxes applicable.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and practices.
• Possess good analytical and problem solving skills with attention to details.
• Ability to train, develop and manage performance of less experienced staff.

How to Apply:

If you meet the requirements of this job, please submit your application and resume to hr@icea.co.ug

Please quote “Accountants” on the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 15th January 2025

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