Graduate Trainee – Tax Accountant
2025-06-17T19:19:59+00:00
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
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https://www.uedcl.co.ug/
FULL_TIME
Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Engineering Services
Accounting & Finance
2025-06-27T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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To support tax accounting functions by assisting in the preparation of tax returns, reconciliation of tax accounts, and recordkeeping of statutory obligations. This role provides exposure to real-world tax operations and promotes a foundation in tax compliance and financial reporting within a regulated environment.
Impact
The Graduate Trainee will contribute to the accuracy and integrity of UEDCL’s tax records and filings, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations while gaining hands-on experience in financial systems and tax processes.
Key Result Areas
- Assist in the preparation of draft tax returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Income Tax).
- Support timely and accurate filing of returns and remittance schedules.
- Help reconcile tax-related accounts and support the preparation of journal entries for tax obligations.
- Assist in the review of invoices and transactions for tax implications and correct treatment.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date records of tax filings, payments, and correspondence with authorities.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Provide administrative and data support during internal or external tax audits.
- Help compile responses and documentation for tax authority queries.
- Assist in identifying gaps or inefficiencies in existing tax workflows.
- Contribute suggestions for process improvements and data management tools.
- Engage in structured learning on local tax laws, accounting systems (e.g., ERP), and tax risk management.
- Attend training sessions and apply learnings to assigned tasks.
Expected Outputs
- Draft tax returns prepared and submitted for review
- Accurate tax entries and reconciliations
- Properly filed tax records and audit documents
- Support provided during audits and assessments
- Improved awareness of tax workflows and compliance steps
- Demonstrated growth in tax knowledge and systems usage
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized institution
- Must have graduated within the last three (3) years
- Progress toward a professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA is an added advantage
Experience
- No formal experience required
Competencies
- Basic understanding of tax principles and financial reporting
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting software
- Willingness to learn and apply new tax rules and software tools
- Ethical mindset and commitment to compliance
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion
Assist in the preparation of draft tax returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Income Tax). Support timely and accurate filing of returns and remittance schedules. Help reconcile tax-related accounts and support the preparation of journal entries for tax obligations. Assist in the review of invoices and transactions for tax implications and correct treatment. Maintain organized, up-to-date records of tax filings, payments, and correspondence with authorities. Support audit readiness by ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation. Provide administrative and data support during internal or external tax audits. Help compile responses and documentation for tax authority queries. Assist in identifying gaps or inefficiencies in existing tax workflows. Contribute suggestions for process improvements and data management tools. Engage in structured learning on local tax laws, accounting systems (e.g., ERP), and tax risk management. Attend training sessions and apply learnings to assigned tasks.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized institution Must have graduated within the last three (3) years Progress toward a professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA is an added advantage
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Graduate Trainee – Tax Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 27 2025
Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
To support tax accounting functions by assisting in the preparation of tax returns, reconciliation of tax accounts, and recordkeeping of statutory obligations. This role provides exposure to real-world tax operations and promotes a foundation in tax compliance and financial reporting within a regulated environment.
Impact
The Graduate Trainee will contribute to the accuracy and integrity of UEDCL’s tax records and filings, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations while gaining hands-on experience in financial systems and tax processes.
Key Result Areas
- Assist in the preparation of draft tax returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Income Tax).
- Support timely and accurate filing of returns and remittance schedules.
- Help reconcile tax-related accounts and support the preparation of journal entries for tax obligations.
- Assist in the review of invoices and transactions for tax implications and correct treatment.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date records of tax filings, payments, and correspondence with authorities.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Provide administrative and data support during internal or external tax audits.
- Help compile responses and documentation for tax authority queries.
- Assist in identifying gaps or inefficiencies in existing tax workflows.
- Contribute suggestions for process improvements and data management tools.
- Engage in structured learning on local tax laws, accounting systems (e.g., ERP), and tax risk management.
- Attend training sessions and apply learnings to assigned tasks.
Expected Outputs
- Draft tax returns prepared and submitted for review
- Accurate tax entries and reconciliations
- Properly filed tax records and audit documents
- Support provided during audits and assessments
- Improved awareness of tax workflows and compliance steps
- Demonstrated growth in tax knowledge and systems usage
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized institution
- Must have graduated within the last three (3) years
- Progress toward a professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA is an added advantage
Experience
- No formal experience required
Competencies
- Basic understanding of tax principles and financial reporting
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting software
- Willingness to learn and apply new tax rules and software tools
- Ethical mindset and commitment to compliance
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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