Tuesday 21 August 2012

Accounts Assistant Job Vacancy at Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)


Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Electricity Act Cap 145, 1999 to regulate the electricity sector in Uganda would like to recruit qualified, competent and motivated individuals for the following positions that have been created in the Authority
POST: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: Manager Financial Services
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide support services to the ERA Corporate Finance function by ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing of transactions and effective compliance with set policies & procedures.
KEY DUTIES:
Prompt and accurate filing of Electronic Tax Returns Management of withholding tax interface with suppliers, including following up prompt provision of withholding tax certificates.
Jointly responsible for banking and withdrawals Understand the ERA Revenue cycle and ensure prompt invoicing.
Competently manage the imprest system to cater for day to day cash needs of the organization.
Responsibility for safe custody of cash on office premises. Ensure project advances are available to relevant staff in good time and properly accounted for.
Regular updates to the Non-Current Assets register Liaise with the Procurement and Disposal Unit to ensure all ERA Non-current Assets are prudently insured. Support the Management Accountant with inputs into the Budget process.
Ensure continuity of Expenditure Accountant Functions when primary office holder is absent.
Requirement:
Good analytical skills,
Proficiency with Computerized Accounting packages especially Microsoft Dynamic NAV, Proficient in the use of Spreadsheets,
Tax competence and Budgeting basics, A team player with attention to detail and good communication skills.
Qualifications
Diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or other related disciplines.
Should be a registered student with an IFAC recognised body like ACCA, CPA etc and have successfully finished the foundation level.
Any Advance Qualification will be of added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position in a reputable/ comparable organization.
Age:
At least 25 years but not more than 35 years.
How to apply:
-    Applicants should submit by recorded delivery their applications and enclose copies of:
-    Covering letter and detailed CV
-    Copies of academic and professional certificates
-    Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
-    Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three Referees
Addressed to:
The Director Financial & Administrative Services Electricity Regulatory Authority, Plot 15 Shimoni Road, P. 0. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda To reach the above address by September 07, 2012 at 5.00pm; Applicants who do not meet the above minimum requirements need not apply. N. B. Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or staff of ERA Secretariat shall not be accepted as referees. Canvassing or any attempt at it will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer. If you do not hear from ERA within 2 months after the closing date, Consider your application unsuccessful.