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Accountant at Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory
Authority (URBRA) - Uganda
Position Title:Accountant
Organization:Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority
(URBRA)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports To : Senior Accountant
Salary Scale : URBRA 5
Directorate : Finance & Administration
Application Deadline:January 23rd, 2015
About this job
Following amendment of the job description and specifications,
the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) is readvertising
the position below
Purpose of the
Job To ensure that the authority’s financial transactions are executed as
required and records properly maintained
Key responsibilities
Compiling
financial information on revenues accruing to URBRA from various sources
Maintaining
records on payments made by URBRA to various payees
iii. Participating in issuing various accounting
documents like payment vouchers, receipts, e.t.c
Participating
in preparation of the Authority’s budget
Collecting
revenue vi. Prepare payments by verifying documents
vii. Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and
analyzing information
viii. Executing banking activities of the Authority.
Assisting in
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.
Assisting in
management of the URBRA’s payroll
Maintaining a record of Accounts Payable and
Accounts Receivable
xii. Maintaining an inventory of all fixed assets of the
Authority as well as updating the inventory on a regular basis.
xiii. Ensuring prompt remittance of all rates and taxes.
xiv. Ensuring compliance with the authority’s financial
management procedures.
Ensuring timely
submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and any other periodic
reports.
xvi. Performing any other function assigned by the Senior
Accountant. C) Minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities and
experience
Essential
Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) ,
Accounting and Finance or fully completed CPA or ACCA qualifications
A minimum of
one (1) year experience in a finance and accounts unit or department of a
recognised organization.
iii.
Proficiency in computer applications iv. Ability to work as a team.
Desirable
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.
iv. Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
Mode of application:
Interested applicants may deliver their application and
CV clearly detailing their 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
by 23rd January 2015
or send by email to hr@urbra.go.ug
Note: Those who
responded to the earlier advertisement for this position are requested to
reapply
