Accounts Officer UNS-SACCO

The UNS-SACCO is a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society for UN Staff in Uganda. It was established in October 2009 under the Cooperative Statute 1991 to provide affordable financial services to staff and has a growing membership. The UNS-SACCO cherishes and takes pride in its human resources and strives to maintain a well motivated and committed human resource. It therefore seeks to recruit competent persons for the position listed below:

Position: Accounts Officer
Reports: General Manager
Duty Station: Kampala
Salary and Benefits: Attractive and commensurate with experience.
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 the banking by verifying the banking slips and 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 to the established accounting guidelines and standard practice.
4. Ensure that the vouchers are properly posted in the cashbook and general ledger on a daily basis.
5. Verify the daily transaction report to ensure all financial transactions have been captured.
6. Review the Loan accounts and confirm that the loan reports have been prepared in accordance with the financial guidelines.
7. Review the Customer deposit accounts and confirm that the account balances reflect a true record of the transactions.
8. Prepare the monthly bank reconciliation statement.
9. Review and confirm that the payroll process is done according to standard practice.
10. Generate of monthly financial reports.
11. Preparation of Final Accounts, Cashflow statement and Forecast statements.

Job requirement

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will 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 organisational development, interpersonal, communication and marketing skills.
• Supervisory skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft office applications and at least one accounting software (Preferably Quickbooks or Tally)
• Fluency in English language with good written and oral skills.
How to apply for this Job:

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV, application letter (addressed to: "The General Secretary", UNS-SACCO, Kampala) with copies of academic certificates indicating 3 professional referees by 1700hrs Friday, 09th September 2011 to the e-mail address below:
vacancies@un-sacco.org