Uganda Revenue Authority Staff SACCO Accounts Officer Jobs in Uganda
Job Role/ Purpose:
Support the SACCO financial aspects and accountability according to policies, by laws and set Financial Accounting Standards – IAS
Principal Accountabilities
Process Sacco payments to support fulfillment of client and other stakeholders’ personal needs
Assist the Accountant to process timely SACCO payments.
Verify payment schedules for any mistakes and compliance to SACCO policies.
Ensure timely payments authorization by following up with account signatories.
Secure signatures for cheques from authorized signatories and delivering them to respective banks.
Completes weekly journals for posting.
Conduct reconciliations of all payments made and eliminate inconsistencies and anomalies
Assist the Accountant in the preparation of monthly bank and/or mobile money reconciliations.
Obtain bank statements and compare with the SACCO records.
Reconcile accounts payable.
Obtain vendor statements and compares with SACCO transactions, identify errors and pass journal entries for correction.
Prepare and file tax returns and other statutory deductions and maintain and update the SACCO asset register in line with established policy framework
File statutory returns on time.
Maintain and update the SACCO fixed asset register.
Verify the accuracy and authenticity of accountabilities.
Identify appropriate general ledger codes for expensing accountabilities.
Perform periodic asset verifications and cash counts and stock counts at head office and/or other business centers.
Ensure that all documents are archived and maintained in a safe and secure manner for the time periods specified by SACCO policies.
Constantly review and improve the internal control and risk environment to safeguard all SACCO resources
Identify internal controls that require improvement and suggest appropriate policy and procedure modifications for improved internal control.
Ensure that all financial systems provide adequate audit trail and documentation.
Ensure all paperwork is properly archived at the end of each audit.
Assist the Accountant obtain support documents, prepare analyses of accounts for audits.
Person Specifications
Essential requirements:
Bachelors degree in Commerce Accounting or Business Administration Finance or Accounting from a reputable Institution/University
At least 2 years’ experience in accounting or auditing.
Desirable requirements:
ACCA or CPA qualification (Level 2 minimum)
Knowledge
The candidate should possess knowledge of;
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IFRS
Development and management of budgets and fiscal control principles
The application of the accounting software systems and database spreadsheets
Special Skills & Attributes
High levels of professionalism
Planning and organizing skills
Demonstrated skills in developing and monitoring systems and capacity building of external stakeholders
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
An effective communicator, strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Good command of the English language
Honest, approachable. team player, intelligible and resourceful
Has unquestionable integrity and strong leadership skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Revenue Authority Staff SACCO Accounts Officer Jobs in Uganda
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