Fresher Accountant Assistant NGO Jobs – THETA Uganda

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Job Title:   Accountant Assistant (Fresher Jobs)   

Organisation: THETA Uganda

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Accountant

 

About US:

THETA is a registered Ugandan non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the health of Ugandans by promoting collaboration between the Tradition and Biomedical Health Systems. THETA – Uganda has been at the forefront of fighting HIV and AIDS in Uganda working at both the National, District and Community level. THETA’s Mission is to improve the health of the most vulnerable members of society by promoting health and preventing disease through capacity building, advocacy and research in partnership with traditional and biomedical health care systems and communities.

 

Job Summary:  The Accountant Assistant will receive, receipt, pay out and secure safe custody of the cash/cheques made to the Programme in line with the THETA Financial guidelines

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive, verify, receipt and bank, on a daily basis, all cash and cheque payments made to the Programme in line with set policies and procedures.
  • Maintain an accurate daily record of all receipts and payments made to the Programme in line with set policies and procedures
  • Safely lock up cash and cheques in the safe pending banking or paying out line with the THETA Financial Procedures
  • Conduct Mobile Money transactions, including receipting and payments, in strict adherence to financial regulations pertaining to such payments
  • Prepare payment vouchers, obtain authorization and settle all approved payments promptly in line with the THETA Financial Procedures
  • Maintain systematic filling of the vouchers and other finical documents in line with the departmental regulations
  • Prepare accurate bank reconciliations on a monthly basis in line with set policies and procedures.
  • Prepare, file and submit within the approved timelines payment of monthly statutory deductions (NSSF, WHT and PAYE) in line with departmental guidelines
  • Maintain inventory items in your custody in line with the Asset Management guidelines





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Diploma in Accounting, preferably UDBS or ATC, Part 1 of ACCA or CPA.
  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply certification (CIPS Level 4) or another equivalent is desirable.
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in a fairly busy Cash office
  • Evidenced management of cash and cheques receipts and payments
  • Knowledge of cash-handling regulations
  • Filing skills
  • Computer skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Patience

 

How to Apply:

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your detailed Application and CV demonstrating possession of the relevant competencies, current position, names and addresses of three referees via email to pila2consultants@gmail.com quoting the position of interest in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 11th March 2022 by 5:00pm

 

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