Accounts Officer Job in Uganda at UNS-SACCO

Job Title: Accounts Officer
Reports: General Manager

Function:
To manage and coordinate the accounting function of the UNS-SACCO so as to facilitate the achievement of the SACCO's goals and objectives as stated in the UNS-SACCO Business plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the UNS-SACCO General Manager, the Accounts Officer will perform the following duties:

1. Check the cash receipts, summaries and and the banking by verifying the banking slips nd postings in the cash book
2. Initiate payments by compiling the relevant documentation for approval.
3. Ensure that the vouchers are raised and completed according according to the established accounting guidelines and standard practice
4. Ensure that the vouchers are properly posted in the cash cash book and general ledger on a daily basis
5. Verify the daily transaction report to ensure all financial transactions have been captured

Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have

• A degree in Finance, Accounting or business Administration or its equivalent obtained from a reputable institution;
• At least two years' experience in Finance Management with proven ability to manage an office with complex transactions
• Additional training or certification in Finance is an added advantage
• Significant and proven leadership skills at mid level management positions
• Proven integrity and trustworthiness.
• Excellent and organizational development, interpersonal, communication and marketing skills.
• Supervisory skills

How to Apply
interested Candidates should send their CV, application letter (adressed to: " The General Secretary",UNS-SACCO, Kampala) with copies of academic certificates indicating 3 professional referees by 1700hrs Friday, 09th September 2011 to vacancies@uns-sacco.org