Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of our client in the FMCG sector we are seeking a competent and experienced Accounts Assistant to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Reports To: The Chief Accountant

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the finance and accounting team by performing a variety of tasks to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. H/She will also be responsible for assisting with daily accounting operations, including data entry, processing payments, maintaining records, and supporting month-end financial close activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of petty cash transactions.
• Reconciliation of direct debits and finance accounts.
• Ensuring all payment amounts & records are accurate.
• Preparation of statutory accounts.
• Working with journals, sales & purchase ledgers and spreadsheets.
• Enter and code financial transactions appropriately
• Process payments as well as documents like invoices
• Reconcile invoices received with departmental billings
• Make bank deposits and keep up records
• Track expenses related to specific projects and jobs
• Validate invoices against items or services received
• Check all financial transactions for accuracy
• Performs any other Assignments imposed by Management.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or in a relevant discipline.
• At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Pastel, SAP, Quick books or any other accounting package.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills to assess financial reports, detect errors and ensure accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks such as processing payments, reconciling accounts, and tracking supplier invoices.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues such as discrepancies in invoices or missing payments.

Barriers to Success in Role

• Limited or lack of knowledge about finance or accounting.
• Inability to use Pastel, SAP, Quick books or similar accounting software.

• Management of petty cash transactions.
• Reconciliation of direct debits and finance accounts.
• Ensuring all payment amounts & records are accurate.
• Preparation of statutory accounts.
• Working with journals, sales & purchase ledgers and spreadsheets.
• Enter and code financial transactions appropriately
• Process payments as well as documents like invoices
• Reconcile invoices received with departmental billings
• Make bank deposits and keep up records
• Track expenses related to specific projects and jobs
• Validate invoices against items or services received
• Check all financial transactions for accuracy
• Performs any other Assignments imposed by Management.

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Pastel, SAP, Quick books or any other accounting package.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills to assess financial reports, detect errors and ensure accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks such as processing payments, reconciling accounts, and tracking supplier invoices.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues such as discrepancies in invoices or missing payments.

• A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or in a relevant discipline.
• At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.