Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB TITLE: Accountant (01 Position)
Reporting to: Finance Planning and Administration Director
Other key working relationships
Cash Office
Job/Duty Station: KIDA Office
Contract Length: 2 years (renewable based on performance and availability of resources)
Gross salary amount per month Negotiable
Terms: Full time
Start Date: Immediately
ABOUT KIDA
KIDA is a Non-Governmental Organization located at 1Km Rwaihamba-Mituli Rd, Rwaihamba Parish, Ruteete Sub-county, Kabarole District. It has a mission of improving the quality of life for the Rwenzori region Communities through provision of Education, Affordable Healthcare and Promotion of Self-Help initiatives. Its core values are; Love, Integrity, Transparency, Confidentiality and Commitment.
KIDA invites applications for employment from suitably qualified, dynamic and competent Ugandans for the position of Accountant.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Result Areas
• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparation and submission of Statutory Obligations in time.
• Providing accurate financial reports and accountabilities monthly and as shall be required.
• Preparing and maintaining an accurate monthly payroll.
• Providing support Supervision to the Cashiers and Stores staff.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare accurate monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and Submit accurate Monthly Statutory Obligations (PAYE, NSSF, and WT) on time.
• Prepare books of accounts for periodic internal and annual external audits
• Prepare and submit accurate financial reports and accountabilities for internal and external (donor) consumption monthly and for any other period as shall be required.
• Prepare and maintain an accurate monthly payroll.
• Prepare budget drafts in accordance with the strategic needs and work plans of the organization, to be reviewed by the Finance, Planning and Administration Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Supervise the cashiers and store staff.
• Attend weekly technical meetings and any other scheduled meetings.
• Prepare and submit monthly work plans and reports to the immediate supervisor for approval.
• Check and ensure requisitions for payments are accurate before signing and submitting them to the authorizing officer.
• Attend to any other tasks as shall be directed by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Must have at least a Diploma in Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience of accounting work in a reputable organization.
• Must be computer literate with proven practical knowledge of accounting packages such as QuickBooks and Tally among others.
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Willing to work in a rural area.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, Kitojo Integrated Development Action P.O BOX 128 Fort Portal and should include the following documentation:
• A complete and signed application letter
• A curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Copies of academic papers
• Copies of National ID
• Names, contact numbers and addresses of three (3) professional references.

CLOSING DATE
The application MUST reach Kitojo Integrated Development Action (KIDA) office by close of business Thursday 31st March 2022 (5:00pm) through hand delivery, post office or by email info@kidauganda.org

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