Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant
Jobs at:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 27 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Support the Management Accountant in preparing accurate and realistic budgets and improving budget monitoring and compliance.
Key Accountabilities
• Assist in the annual budgeting process by gathering financial information, analysing historical data, and providing necessary support for accurate and timely budget submissions.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly budget performance reports to management, analysing budget variances and presenting concise insights into the organization's financial performance.
• Provide support in preparing submissions to the Parliamentary Committee on Budgeting and other relevant bodies, including reviewing financial data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting in report preparation.
• Record, review, summarize, and reconcile cash collection accounts, accurately recording transactions, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, process transactions, reconcile accounts, and manage general ledger (GL) revenue accounts in accordance with financial regulations and guidelines.
• Provide support during annual audits conducted for NITA-U.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Position Requirements
Education (Level of Education and Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration
• Possession of ACCA / CPA is an added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of two years of hands-on working experience in a reputable public, commercial, or donor-funded organization, with at least one year in a similar role
Technical Expertise
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRSs.
• Proficiency in using MS Excel for data analysis.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and generate reports.
• Understanding of revenue accounting principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in financial management.
Nature and Scope
Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
Level of responsibility
• No direct line of supervision.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their Softcopy application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms ), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Via email: hr@nita.go.ug
The deadline for applications for the positions is Wednesday 27th September 2023 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). No application will be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above)
5. FEEDBACK
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, and or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in one’s favor, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.
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