NFT

Junior Accountant job

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 26 September 2025

Hiring Organization: NFT

Job Details:

The Junior Accountant is responsible for all financial records and filling for the Uganda operations. Support the Finance team in the financial management and general administration of the Uganda business. Responsible for preparation of accounting information and providing high quality support service to the operations team.

Key Result Areas and accountabilities:
1. Quality (Systems, procedures, processes, policy)

Preparation of payments.
Preparation of creditors reconciliations
Preparation of Debtors reconciliations
Posting of expense journals and sales
Posting of fixed asset journals
Daily collection of bank statements
Preparation of bank reconciliations
Ensure accounting records systems are maintained in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Manage petty cash of the business
Ensure all the financial transactions are processed in SAGE PASTEL on timely manner and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Ensure that the fixed assets register is accurate and updated regularly
Ensure bank and creditors reconciliations are prepared on a timely basis
Ensure a proper and organized filing system is in place

2. Efficiency and Delivery (cost reduction and productivity)

Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures
Post daily financial transactions into Sage pastel
Prepare and submit (after approval by the FM) monthly and annual VAT, income tax and other statutory submissions as well as ensuring timeous payment thereof
Prepare weekly payment schedules;
Ensure suppliers and poles suppliers are paid as per the agreed credit terms
Prepare and maintain the Month-end closing file with all expenses and balance sheet items reconciled and properly supported
Ensure sales invoices and statements to customers are raised accurately and on a timely basis
Ensure operations financial activities are run smoothly and proper accounting for all stock, fuel, machinery/tools and asset utilization are in place

3. Risk Management and Safety

Adhere to risk and corporate governance programs according to the Group policy
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of Uganda
Ensure all tax and accounting matters are diligently managed within the provisions and concessions of respective industries
Develop and maintain system of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the company
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of Uganda including submission of all statutory returns
In liaison with the Accountant ensure effective stocks control measures are implemented and periodic verifications carried out as agreed with the Finance Manager

4. People, Performance and Partnerships

Manage relations with financial stakeholders, i.e. financial institutions, auditors, Country Revenue Authority (URA), public officials.

5. Market Penetration and Innovation (margins, revenue, products)

Ensure accurate costing for sales orders and tenders

6. Profitability (work towards self-sustainability as a business)

Ensure effective asset management of the operation
Ensure collections from customers are raised accurately and are collected on a timely basis

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

Excellent knowledge of the Company’s Act and related rules and regulations
Ability to effectively manage change in to enhance business processes and efficiencies
Knowledge of finance and accounting software packages (Sage Pastel)
Knowledge of tax related rules and legislations, and the ability to understand tax laws and its interpretations
Proven ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated teamwork spirit ability
Thorough knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Working under Pressure.

Qualifications and Professional:

Essential: BBA/Accounting with relevant experience of at least three years
Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting department using Sage Pastel software preferably within the forestry / agriculture / manufacturing sector.

Application procedure

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Date Posted: 2025-09-17

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