Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Support the Management Accountant in preparing accurate and realistic budgets and improving budget monitoring and compliance.

Key Accountabilities
• Assist in the annual budgeting process by gathering financial information, analysing historical data, and providing necessary support for accurate and timely budget submissions.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly budget performance reports to management, analysing budget variances and presenting concise insights into the organization's financial performance.
• Provide support in preparing submissions to the Parliamentary Committee on Budgeting and other relevant bodies, including reviewing financial data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting in report preparation.
• Record, review, summarize, and reconcile cash collection accounts, accurately recording transactions, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, process transactions, reconcile accounts, and manage general ledger (GL) revenue accounts in accordance with financial regulations and guidelines.
• Provide support during annual audits conducted for NITA-U.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements
Education (Level of Education and Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration
• Possession of ACCA / CPA is an added advantage.

Experience
• Minimum of two years of hands-on working experience in a reputable public, commercial, or donor-funded organization, with at least one year in a similar role

Technical Expertise
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRSs.
• Proficiency in using MS Excel for data analysis.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and generate reports.
• Understanding of revenue accounting principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in financial management.
• Nature and Scope

Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Level of responsibility
• No direct line of supervision.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their Softcopy application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms  ), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Via email: hr@nita.go.ug 


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