Assistant Accountants – Re advertised job at Posta Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provide support to the finance team in book keeping, capturing of transactions in the ERP System, reporting, management of the company financial resources, administration and management of the Company’s overall accounting process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide financial information including analysis of the financial status and projected out-turns and participate in the production of standard accounting reports.
2. Provide support in budgeting process, monitor budgets and ensure significant items are correctly reported in line with the department’s priorities.

3. Ensure correct accounting policies are being applied when posting transactions and analyze budget spending to ensure they are in line with budget and work plans.
4. Reconcile total value of receipts with physical cash, bank slips for all bank deposits, brokers’ fees receipts and record in the cash and bank register.

5. Maintain terminal dues and philately ledgers, capture payroll to produce monthly pay slips, capture payment vouchers and update files for Philately Contracted Agents.

6. GPO, DPO’s and Sorting Centre and update the register as per contracts signed.

7. Perform general accounts receivables and payables functions for instance Prepare and submit customer invoices, post and receipt payments and coordinate deposit activities.

8. Monitor customer accounts for non-payment or delayed payment and Check, verify and process invoices, Sort, code and enter accounts payable data.
9. Reconcile debtor’s balances against the client’s documentation for EMS, Postage Prepaid, Mail bags, Easy mail and all Tenants.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Accuracy of Financial Records
• Timeliness of report submission
• Timely and accurate invoice processing
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Error rate
• Compliance with regulations

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors’ Degree (Honors) in Accounting (Commerce, Business Administration, Management Science, Financial Management or Accounting) from a recognized University.
• Level one of Professional accounting qualification in CPA, ACCA, or CIMA will be an added advantage.

Working Experience:
At least one (01) years’ experience in a similar or related function.

Competencies:
• Knowledge of financial and management reporting
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their Hard copy application to the address below not later than Tuesday, October 22 2024.
The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration
Uganda Post Limited
P.O. Box 7106 Kampala
Uganda