Vacancy title:
Accounts Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To support the financial management function of UICT by processing payments, maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial records, supporting budget implementation, and ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Transactions Processing
   • Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, and journal entries in line with approved budgets and guidelines
   • Ensure that all payments are fully supported with required documentation and approvals
2. Bookkeeping and Record Keeping
   • Post financial transactions into the accounting system
   • Maintain proper and updated ledger accounts and financial records
   • File all financial documents in an orderly and retrievable manner
3. Cash and Bank Management
   • Assist in cash management including petty cash operations and reconciliation
   • Participate in bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items
4. Budget and Expenditure Monitoring
   • Assist in tracking departmental expenditures against budget allocations
   • Prepare budget utilization reports for review by the Accountant
5. Statutory Compliance
   • Prepare supporting documentation for statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, and Local Service Tax
   • Assist in the timely preparation and submission of statutory returns
6. Audit and Reporting Support
   • Provide support during internal and external audits by availing requested documents and explanations
   • Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports
7. Procurement and Inventory Support
   • Provide financial documentation for procurement processes
   • Work with the stores team to reconcile financial records with stock movements and balances

Key Result Areas

• Financial Transactions Processing
• Bookkeeping and Record Keeping
• Cash and Bank Management
• Budget and Expenditure Monitoring
• Statutory Compliance
• Audit and Reporting Support
• Procurement and Inventory Support

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting option) or a related field from a recognized institution
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage
• Part professional qualification (Level I or II of CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role, preferably in a public or academic institution

Skills and Attributes

a) Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting procedures
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records

b) Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

c) Interpersonal Skills

• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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