Accounts Assistant job at Uganda Law Society

Uganda Law Society is hiring a Accounts Assistant with the following key duties and responsibilities; Responsibilities or duties Key Duties and Responsibilities: Handling the project payments and revenue; Preparation of Project Financial Report as guided and required by the donor Maintain the petty cash and other cash balances held by the finance department but in line with the financial guidelines; Maintaining both manual and electronic books of accounts the project and in line with financial reporting standards; Coordinate the signing, by authorized signatories, of all processed project payments after clearance of the HFA and CEO and within the established payment cycles unless otherwise directed; Promptly ensure that all signed suppliers’ checks under the Project are expeditiously paid out to the respective suppliers and within established procedures to minimize risk of loss; Promptly prepare weekly and monthly project reports Ensure timely reconciliation of the projects’ accounts and clinic accountability j) Make all the necessary preparations for the Internal and External audits; Any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Head Finance and Administration and the Chief Executive Officer. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Should hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting option) or related field. CPA completed Level 11 will be an added advantage. NGO Experience is A MUST Excellent Knowledge of Quick Books, ERP based systems and Excel Experience Experience needed A minimum of two years’ experience. Key Competencies Good communication and interpersonal skills High integrity, self-driven and able to set own work schedule with rigorous deadlines. Ability to initiate and complete assignments and to work under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision. Strong organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication as well as team building skills.