Accounts Assistant

Human Capital Business Solutions (HCBS) Limited is an HR Advisory Firm operating in the countries of Uganda and Tanzania.

On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking a self-directed, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the team as an Accounts Assistant (1) to be based in Kampala.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (1 Posts)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the financial activities to ensure smooth running of the media house.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep proper books of accounts inline with the organization’s financial policies procedures and guidelines. 
• Review payment and payment vouchers before cheques are prepared forwarded to Head of Finance. 
• Monitor primary implementation of company’s internal controls to ensure adequate risk management 
• Deal with Tax authorities and regulatory bodies on matters of statutory compliance including advise management on tax related issues 
• Check fixed assets register to ensure proper custody of all company assets and involves in physical verifications exercise. 
• Ensure that all financial transactions are processed with appropriate documentation and approvals. 
• Tracking overdue invoices and following up on them
• Verifying discrepancies by and resolving clients’ billing issues.
• Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all invoices, payments, WHT and VAT with-held are accounted for and properly posted.
• Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries regarding AR and AP
• Reconciling service providers' account statements and following up on their payments.

• Review accountabilities for operational advances and recommend action to the Head of Finance. 
• Ensure the staff record are regularly updated and well maintained. 
• Performs any other related issues assigned by senior Management 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Education B.com Accounting or BBA Accounting from a recognized university or a higher learning institution.
• Experience at least 2 years of working experience in a commercially oriented environment 
• Additional Certifications and Training in the field of accounting will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Computers, Mathematics, and QuickBooks.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills 

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-AASS-ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Note:

• The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Saturday 15^th June 2024.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.