Atomic Energy Council Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda
Atomic Energy Council Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda
To prepare, develop and analyse financial information to facilitate management’s decision making. The position will provide high
quality support by liaising with other departments on all finance matters,
budgetary management and control. The position will be responsible for financial reporting and submission of statutory returns to authorities and ensure that the general finance and accounting operations are carried out
in compliance with the relevant legislation
Responsibilities
Secure financial information by completing database backups.
Provide for an adequate external audit that will safeguard the assets of the organization.
Assist in the preparation of annual budget and budget performance reviews on a quarterly basis.
Prepare final accounts, budget and budget controls
Prepare statutory financial statements and submit to appropriate Authority;
Assist in establishing budget format and in setting planning budget guidelines
Direct implementation of accounting functions by ensuring collection,
classification, recording and reconciliation of accounting data;
Prepare finance section quarterly reports;
Hold finance section meetings as required
Initiate and recommend improvements in accounting system;
Supervise preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
Verify reconciled general ledger balances with subsidiary ledger
balances for approval
Maintain fixed asset register
Liaise with the external auditors
Supervise junior staff
Prepare accounts schedules for internal, interim and annual audits
and timely resolution of audit queries.
Ensure that all accounting documents are properly filed
Maintain the employees’ ledger for all staff advances, loans and duty
travel imprests
Follow up on outstanding amounts
Maintain registers for creditors and debtors accurately and up-to-date
Prepare appropriate journal vouchers, scrutinise and authorise entire
monthly pay roll in time
Prepare schedules, statements and other information for management decision making and audit
Ensure
that disbursements of funds is supported by adequate documents
Supervise the entry of accounting data in the relevant manual
registers, computer databases or systems
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Secretary or any other authorized person.
Requirements
Honours Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper and above) in Accounting or Finance Management or Commerce from a recognised
university.
Must have a professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA,
CPA, CIMA, etc
Must be a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda(ICPAU)
A master’s degree in financial management and accounting is an added advantage.
Good Financial reporting skills
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP)
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks, Tally, oracle, etc
Knowledge of government accounting systems
Good oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent analytical, detail-oriented and numerical skills
Ability to research, analyse and communicate complex information to
non-financial people and to make useful and usable recommendations
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 16th September, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Atomic Energy Council Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda
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