Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 18 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose:
Manage and monitor the organization’s budget and overall finances. Oversee the maintenance of day-to-day financial, accounting and administrative services to meet the requirements of and support UPRS activities and operations.
Main Duties:
1. Receive cash payments from clients.
2. Compile and manage the monthly cash flow.
3. Develop the monthly payroll and allowances for submission to the CEO for approval.
4. Capture, substantiate and ensure timely and accurate documentation of all day to day financial transactions.
5. Prepare income statements, balance sheets and quarterly financial statements.
6. Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
7. Collect and analyze data relating to various cost centres of the company.
8. Participate in business planning for the company, prepare all operational budgets and projections in liaison with the CEO.
9. Monitor and Implement approved accounting procedures/internal controls.
10. Prepare invoices, initiate payments approved by the CEO and issue receipts.
11. Prepare necessary documentation in preparation and coordination of audit processes, and support the supervision of external and internal audits.
12. Spearhead enforcement of financial policies, procedures and best practice.
13. Custodian of office petty cash. This includes disbursement and accountability of petty cash.
14. Custodian of all vendor contracts, service level agreements and any other financial records.
15. Prepare tax computations and returns for filing to URA.
16. Receive and verify accountabilities, support documents and invoices submitted for approval.
17. Oversee the documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions and accountabilities.
18. Effectively handle banking relationships including, where applicable, negotiating for favorable transaction terms.
19. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO.
20. Distribute royalties to local and international beneficiaries.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A relevant qualification in Accounting from a recognized institution
2. A professional accounting qualification ACCA/CPA.
3. A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
4. Good working knowledge of Accounting software.

Key skills, knowledge and traits
1. Proficiency in MS Office packages Excel and Word.
2. A person with analytical skills and attention to detail.
3. Good working knowledge of applicable accounting principles.
4. A deadline oriented person.
5. Knowledge of tax laws and conducting audits is an added advantage.
6. Should be a person of integrity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? email to recruitment@uprs.go.ug 

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