Accountant Jobs at Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)

Job Title: Accountant

Employer: Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compiling financial information on revenues accruing to URBRA from various sources Maintaining records on payments made by URBRA to various payees
• Actively participating in issuing various accounting documents like payment vouchers, receipts, e.t.c
• Participating in preparation of the Authority’s budget
• In charge of collecting revenue
• Prepare payments by verifying documents
• Intuitively reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Executing banking activities of the Authority.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly reports as well as annual financial statements and cash flow projections for use by management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Supporting the management of the URBRA’s payroll
• Maintaining a record of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Maintaining an inventory of all fixed assets of the Authority as well as updating the inventory on a regular basis.
• Ensuring timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and any other periodic reports
• Performing any other function assigned by the Senior Accountant.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) , Accounting and Finance or fully completed CPA or ACCA qualifications
• At least one year’s experience in a finance and accounts unit or department of a recognised organization.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Possess the ability to work as a team. .
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. Self - driven with the ability to deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Soft skills like, presentation, and listening skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate and would love to contribute to the Ugandan pension sector, please deliver your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to the Interim Chief Executive Officer, URBRA reception on 3rd Floor, Plot 1 Clement Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda or send via E-mail to recruitment.hr@urbra.go.ug