Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for people with disability in Uganda (CoRSU) was established in 2006 as a private non-profit, non-governmental organization and is supported by CBM (Christian Blind Mission). CoRSU provides Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Rehabilitation, mainly for children as well as adults with disability.

CoRSU Hospital is urgently looking for young and dynamic potential professionals in the following field:

Objective of the Position

The Job holder is responsible for the routine financial accounting functions, which include ensuring proper maintenance of accounting records, administration of financial controls, production of financial reports, compliance with relevant statutory bodies, and other functions that result in flawless internal and external audits.

Responsibilities or duties

Payables Management

• Ensure all revenues and expenses are accounted for correctly and accurately in the general ledger, and ensure timely payment of utility bills and other creditors.
• Maintaining supplier reconciliations and comparison with the statements from the suppliers
• Review of supplier documents to ensure all necessary documentation required before payments is attached, including the GRN, LPO, Delivery note, and invoice.
• Support the Sr. Accountant – Hospital Operations in preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and ensure these are signed off.
• Liquidity management to ensure we have adequate cash to pay liabilities as and when they fall due.
• Manage consultant doctors’ payments at the hospital level, in accordance with fee notes based on information provided by the hospital HR team following relevant approvals.
• Maintain records: Organize and maintain all accounts payable records and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare the Creditors aging report every month and submit to the Senior Accountant for further review
• Handle Suppliers’ inquiries: Act as the point of contact for suppliers' questions regarding invoices and payments.

Payroll review:

• Review the monthly payroll submitted by the Human Resources department for accuracy and ensure timely completion, to enable salary payment by the agreed timelines.
• Participate in payroll completion procedures, which are normally affected by the Finance department.

Inventory management

• Take part in periodic stock take and prepare stock take reports for Senior Accountant’s review within agreed timelines.

Statutory deductions & reports

• Prepare VAT refund claims on the URA Portal, submit VAT refund claim, submit supporting document to URA, and follow up on payments from URA, and follow up on queries, if any
• WHT: Preparation of WHT schedules and payments, and processing of Tax Credit certificates
• Deduct PAYE and submit to URA while ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Preparation of NSSF monthly schedules and ensuring payments are made in time
• Create rapport with URA and NSSF officers/Managers to have smooth communication with them wherever necessary.

Finance Operations

• Support the Senior Accountant in obtaining data/ Information for the required monthly and any other reports.
• Take part in updating accounting policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure smooth operation of the department.
• Supervise the Accounts Assistants’ -payables duties, which include, among others, the Petty cash function, plus other payments follow-up. Ensure proper postings are affected in the system for the above functions.

Audits

• Prepare the necessary audit schedules and ensure these are ready for annual audits.
• Provide input into the preparation of draft statutory and management accounts

Financial Management

• Support the Hospital Budget Process as per the guidelines set.
• Monitor and control the allocated budget

Risk Management

• Identify the financial risks, their various mitigations, and keep track of them.

Compliance

• Ensure CoRSU Finance policies and regulatory compliance in the execution of activities.
• Adherence to all CoRSU Policies and Procedures

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Essential Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of an Honors Degree in Commerce or Business Administration, or Finance, and other relevant courses from a recognized University
• He/she should at least be on level 2 of the CPA/ACCA qualification.

Desirable Qualities/ Skills

• High Business Acumen
• Self-Starter & Action-Oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to harness peer relationships

Behavioral

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Result Driven

Leadership

• Leadership skills
• Ability to coach and mentor a team

Knowledge.

• Solid Knowledge of IFRS Standards

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong accounting and analytical skills with the ability to expertly interpret results and feedback to Senior Management.
• Proficient in Excel

Experience needed

• At least three (3) years in a supervisory position from a reputable Institution.
• 2 years’ work experience as a Financial accountant is required.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

NB: CoRSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer; so capable People with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

• Ensure all revenues and expenses are accounted for correctly and accurately in the general ledger, and ensure timely payment of utility bills and other creditors.
• Maintaining supplier reconciliations and comparison with the statements from the suppliers
• Review of supplier documents to ensure all necessary documentation required before payments is attached, including the GRN, LPO, Delivery note, and invoice.
• Support the Sr. Accountant – Hospital Operations in preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and ensure these are signed off.
• Liquidity management to ensure we have adequate cash to pay liabilities as and when they fall due.
• Manage consultant doctors’ payments at the hospital level, in accordance with fee notes based on information provided by the hospital HR team following relevant approvals.
• Maintain records: Organize and maintain all accounts payable records and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare the Creditors aging report every month and submit to the Senior Accountant for further review
• Handle Suppliers’ inquiries: Act as the point of contact for suppliers' questions regarding invoices and payments.
• Review the monthly payroll submitted by the Human Resources department for accuracy and ensure timely completion, to enable salary payment by the agreed timelines.
• Participate in payroll completion procedures, which are normally affected by the Finance department.
• Take part in periodic stock take and prepare stock take reports for Senior Accountant’s review within agreed timelines.
• Prepare VAT refund claims on the URA Portal, submit VAT refund claim, submit supporting document to URA, and follow up on payments from URA, and follow up on queries, if any
• WHT: Preparation of WHT schedules and payments, and processing of Tax Credit certificates
• Deduct PAYE and submit to URA while ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Preparation of NSSF monthly schedules and ensuring payments are made in time
• Create rapport with URA and NSSF officers/Managers to have smooth communication with them wherever necessary.
• Support the Senior Accountant in obtaining data/ Information for the required monthly and any other reports.
• Take part in updating accounting policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure smooth operation of the department.
• Supervise the Accounts Assistants’ -payables duties, which include, among others, the Petty cash function, plus other payments follow-up. Ensure proper postings are affected in the system for the above functions.
• Prepare the necessary audit schedules and ensure these are ready for annual audits.
• Provide input into the preparation of draft statutory and management accounts
• Support the Hospital Budget Process as per the guidelines set.
• Monitor and control the allocated budget
• Identify the financial risks, their various mitigations, and keep track of them.
• Ensure CoRSU Finance policies and regulatory compliance in the execution of activities.
• Adherence to all CoRSU Policies and Procedures

• High Business Acumen
• Self-Starter & Action-Oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to harness peer relationships
• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Result Driven
• Leadership skills
• Ability to coach and mentor a team
• Solid Knowledge of IFRS Standards
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong accounting and analytical skills with the ability to expertly interpret results and feedback to Senior Management.
• Proficient in Excel

• Minimum of an Honors Degree in Commerce or Business Administration, or Finance, and other relevant courses from a recognized University
• He/she should at least be on level 2 of the CPA/ACCA qualification.