Accountant

Accountant

 

Department: Finance and Administration

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Status: Full time                                                                                                          Salary Grade:

 

Purpose:

Manage and monitor the organization’s budget and overall finances. Oversee the maintenance of day-to-day financial, accounting and administrative services to meet the requirements of and support UPRS activities and operations.

 Main Duties:

1.  Receive cash payments from clients.

2.  Compile and manage the monthly cash flow.

3.  Develop the monthly payroll and allowances for submission to the CEO for approval.

4.  Capture, substantiate and ensure timely and accurate documentation of all day to day financial transactions.

5.  Prepare income statements, balance sheets and quarterly financial statements.

6.  Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.

7.  Collect and analyze data relating to various cost centres of the company.

8.  Participate in business planning for the company, prepare all operational budgets and projections in liaison with the CEO.

9.  Monitor and Implement approved accounting procedures/internal controls.

10.  Prepare invoices, initiate payments approved by the CEO and issue receipts.

11.   Prepare necessary documentation in preparation and coordination of audit processes, and support the supervision of external and internal audits.

12.   Spearhead enforcement of financial policies, procedures and best practice.

13.   Custodian of office petty cash. This includes disbursement and accountability of petty cash.

14.   Custodian of all vendor contracts, service level agreements and any other financial records.

15.   Prepare tax computations and returns for filing to URA.

16.   Receive and verify accountabilities, support documents and invoices submitted for approval.

17.  Oversee the documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions and accountabilities.

18.   Effectively handle banking relationships including, where applicable, negotiating for favorable transaction terms.

19.   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO.

20.   Distribute royalties to local and international beneficiaries.

 

Minimum Qualifications

1.   A relevant qualification in Accounting from a recognized institution

2.  A professional accounting qualification ACCA/CPA.

3.  A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a similar position.

4.  Good working knowledge of Accounting software.

 

Key skills, knowledge and traits

1.  Proficiency in MS Office packages Excel and Word.

2.  A person with analytical skills and attention to detail.

3.  Good working knowledge of applicable accounting principles.

4.  A deadline oriented person.

5.  Knowledge of tax laws and conducting audits is an added advantage.

6.  Should be a person of integrity.

Detailed Job descriptions of the above mentioned positions can be found on the UPRS website https://uprs.go.ug/jobs/

APPLICATION:

All qualified and interested candidates should email All applicants seeking employment with the company shall submit an application letter/form, a detailed curriculum-vitae, certified copies of academic documents (originals to be presented at interview), contact details of three (3) referees to (recruitment email). All soft copies should be in PDF and in one file to recruitment@uprs.go.ug

Addressed to:

The Chairperson,

Human Resource Committee,

Uganda Performing Right Society

Deadline: 01st September, 2023 at 23:59 EAT.

NB. Presentation of false documents will lead to legal consequences.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.