Financial Control Accountant job at PostBank Uganda Ltd

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Financial Control Accountant will ensure the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, prepare financial and management reports, assist in financial reporting, and ensure compliance with IFRS and PostBank Uganda policies.

Key Responsibilities
1. General Ledger and Reporting
o Custodian of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and repository for all financial and management information.
o Monitor all balance sheet and income statement movements, ensuring accurate reconciliations.

o Prepare monthly reconciliations and clear suspense accounts daily.
2. Fixed Asset Management
o Ensure fixed asset acquisitions are captured and properly reported.
o Monitor work-in-progress and appropriately capitalize completed works.

o Recommend assets for write-off or disposal and maintain proper asset documentation.

o Conduct asset count exercises and reconcile records with physical assets.
3. Audit and Compliance
o Prepare schedules and documentation for internal, external, and Bank of Uganda audits.
o Ensure adherence to PBU accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
4. Revenue Assurance and Financial Analysis
o Perform revenue assurance to detect and resolve income leakages.
o Provide detailed financial analyses and management reports.
5. Other Duties
o Handle bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.

o Prepare daily, monthly, and quarterly management and regulatory reports.

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies
Education and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ACCA/CPA) is an added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of 2 years in banking or a related industry.
Technical and Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• High integrity and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to hr@postbank.co.ug
• Reports To: Manager IT Systems Audit
Application Deadline: Friday, 31st January 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mode of Application: Send online applications with the job title as the subject line.