Financial Assistant – National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

JOB TITLE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO: FINANCE MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

DUTY STATION: KAMPALA, WORKERS HOUSE

PERIOD: TEMPORARY PLACEMENT FOR SIX (6) MONTHS

MAIN PURPOSE:

The Financial Assistant will assist in processing financial transactions plus reconciling accounts ledgers in line with the Finance Procedures Manual.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assist in accurate capture of all transactions in JDE.
• Monitor, reconcile and report any discrepancies of investment ledgers.
• Assist in performing daily, month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare end of period adjustments.
• Understanding all financial and accounting regulations; keeping up to date with changes and ensuring adherence.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard reports and tools.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with projects and tasks when required.

Education Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business courses like BCOM, BBA, BSTAT etc.
2. A professional accounting/financial qualification is an added advantage.

Related Job Experience:

At least 1 years’ work experience in a busy Finance Department.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Data management skills
• Intuition and decision-making skills
• Time management skills
• The job holder must be of high integrity and with customer service skills
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative and Innovative
• Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheet
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks/activities
• Ability to work with a team

How to apply

Interested individuals should send copies of academic credentials, application letters, and detailed CVs to recruitment@nssfug.org by Wednesday 5th January 2022 for registration and onward transmission. Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate.