Job Title Accountants Assistant (Full Time)  
No of Vacancy
Terms Contract basis based on performance
Reports to Project Accountant
Location THETA headquarters in Kampala
Job Purpose  To receive, receipt, pay out and secure safe custody of the cash/cheques made to the Programme in line with the THETA Financial guidelines

 

Job roles and responsibilities, Specification and Competences for the Job:

  1. Receive, verify, receipt and bank, on a daily basis, all cash and cheque payments made to the Programme in line with set policies and procedures.
  2. Maintain an accurate daily record of all receipts and payments made to the Programme in line with set policies and procedures
  3. Safely lock up cash and cheques in the safe pending banking or paying out line with the THETA Financial Procedures
  4. Conduct Mobile Money transactions, including receipting and payments, in strict adherence to financial regulations pertaining to such payments
  5. Prepare payment vouchers, obtain authorization and settle all approved payments promptly in line with the THETA Financial Procedures
  6. Maintain systematic filling of the vouchers and other finical documents in line with the departmental regulations
  7. Prepare accurate bank reconciliations on a monthly basis in line with set policies and procedures.
  8. Prepare, file and submit within the approved timelines payment of monthly statutory deductions (NSSF, WHT and PAYE) in line with departmental guidelines
  9. Maintain inventory items in your custody in line with the Asset Management guidelines

 

Minimum Required Qualifications 

  • Diploma in Accounting, preferably UDBS or ATC, Part 1 of ACCA or CPA.
  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply certification (CIPS Level 4) or another equivalent is desirable.

 

Minimum Experience and Exposure 

  • Evidenced management of cash and cheques receipts and payments
  • Knowledge of cash-handling regulations
  • 2 years’ experience in a fairly busy Cash office

 

Competences

  • Filing skills
  • Computer skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Patience
  • Tolerance.

CANDIDATES FROM WEST NILE REGION AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Application Procedure:

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your detailed Application and CV demonstrating possession of the relevant competencies, current position, names and addresses of three referees via email to pila2consultants@gmail.com; not later than 5.00 pm. 11th March, 2022 quoting the position of interest in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can also visit www.thetauganda.org.ug

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