Accounts and Administration Officer – Kampala – KSK Associates

About US:
KSK Associates is a Professional Services Firm that provides Financial Consultancy Services including Assurance and Business Advisory Services, Business Planning, Feasibility studies & Project Proposal Preparation, Human Resource, Risk Management and Information System Solutions. They would like to recruit for a valuable client which deals in property development in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Accounts and Administration Officer will be responsible for financial management and preparation of financial statements for the company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Entering approved payment requests into accounting software and file all accounting documents in a professional matter;
· The incumbent will be processing and preparation of payment vouchers and supporting documentation for both cash and bank payments to suppliers;
· Posting tax invoices and receipts in the accounting system;
· In charge of filing of monthly VAT,PAYE and NSSF returns and any other statutory returns;
· Prepare and submit quarterly financial reports due for Board of Directors;
· Ensure that spending is kept in line with the budget;
· Supervise inventory verification and counts on a periodic basis of building materials and other items;
· Maintain and update financial systems including petty cash, expenses, mileage claims, income and expenditure records;
· Prepare monthly payroll and ensure timely payment of statutory deductions;
· Provide general supervision over the support staff in work related errands;
· Manage various Administrative activities of the company;
· Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized University or relevant discipline;
· Possession of part professional qualification in ACCA,CPA or CIMA is desirable;
· A minimum of five years of relevant working experience in a similar busy environment;
· Good managerial skills with an ability to make decisions;
· Sound financial management skills with knowledge of computer Accounting Packages and good understanding of financial requirements and tax policies;
· Excellent analytical skills and ability to work under minimum supervision;
· Ability to maintain and keep confidential information;
· Ability to work long hours, multitask assignments and work under pressure;
· Self motivated with demonstrated ability to generate financial reports and meet set deadlines with good integrity and confidentiality;
· Working knowledge of computerized accounting software is an added Advantage;
· Ability to maintain personal professional development and competencies on financial issues;
· Be a good team player with good interpersonal, excellent communication and creative thinking skills.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications together with:
· Attached copies of all academic qualifications(transcripts and certificates);
· Detailed CVs and mobile telephone numbers;
· Three work references and or/academic references;

Send the complete applications via softcopy only to recruitment@kskassociates.net and address them to;

The Recruitment Officer
KSK Associates
Financial Consultants
Plot 24A, Hannington Road
P.O Box 70434
Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 13th November, 2015 by 5:00 PM

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