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Job Title:     Accounts Assistant

Organization: Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to:
Finance and Administration Manager

About US:

The Kingdom Bunyoro Kitara was a very extensive, prestigious
and famous at the height of its power. Socially, people were organised in
strong clans with the royal clan of the Kings, princes and princesses. The King
held executive, judiciary and legislative powers. His word was highly respected
and almost equated to the word from God. The King’s subjects ensured that their
King lacked nothing economically. Clans would bring food stuffs (Ebihotole) in
turn and each clan had a specific duty to perform for the King. For example,
Abaliisa clan were the shepherds of the Kings cattle (Enkorogi), the Abahamba
clan were the hunters and body guards (Abakumirizi) for the King, the Abasiita
clan being the artisans and craftsmen and the Bayaga clan were the chief
entertainers of the King.

Job Summary:  The Accounts Assistant will plan, direct and
control the financial resources of the Kingdom and ensure sound and overall
financial management and performance in line with the Kingdom strategic plan

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Reconciliation

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Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies

·       
Process reimbursement forms

·       
Prepare bank deposits

·       
Enter financial transactions into internal
database

·       
Check spread sheets for accuracy

·       
Maintain digital and physical financial records

·       
Issue invoices to suppliers and external clients
or as needed

·       
Review and file payroll documents

Reporting

·       
Create and update expense reports

·       
Participate in preparation of periodic financial
reports

·       
Participate in quarterly and annual audits

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics

·       
A minimum of two years of related work
experience

·       
Good numerical skills – statistical analysis, financial
modeling and analysis at a high level

·       
IT – use of specialized accounting software

·       
Ability to work under minimum supervision

·       
Excellent oral and written communication

·       
High level of creativity and Innovation

·       
Good planning and organization skills

How to Apply:

All candidates should send through the Chief Administrative
Secretary, Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a
single document Please also include details of your current remuneration and
salary expectations. Email to: info@bunyorokitarakingdom.org

Hard copy applications to be delivered to: The Person
Assistant to Prime Minister, Rukurato Building, Plot 1, Rukurato Road (BKK
Parliament). Hoima Town Hoima

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