Fresher Assistant Accountant/ Administrator Career Jobs – DFCU Bank

Organisation: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: General Manager/ Company Secretary
About US:
DFCU
bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative
products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development
Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through
the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance
Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and
International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC,
each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term
development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then
existing financial commercial lending institutions.
Job Summary: The Assistant Accountant/ Administrator will
provide timely, accurate, relevant and reliable management information while
maintaining tight budgetary control for dfcu Limited. This will include the
processing of all the financial transactions for dfcu Limited, which include
but are not limited to payment transactions, both to external suppliers and
internal staff on a timely and accurate basis, budget monitoring, computation
of tax and filing of tax returns, preparing local purchase orders and
management of fixed assets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Transaction processing, budgetary control and compliance with
    laws and regulations;
    • Prepare payment vouchers for all
      invoices and staff claims on a timely basis and ensure they have gone
      through the approved procurement procedures as stated in the Finance and
      Procurement policy and procedure manuals, and within agreed service
      levels. Ensure payments duly recorded in the correct entity.
    • Prepare local purchase orders and
      seek approval in line with the procurement policy.
  • VAT and WHT:
    • Ensure tax is correctly accounted
      for on all payments in accordance with the Income Tax Act.
    • Provide suppliers with their WHT
      certificates on a timely basis
  • Management reporting; Prepare dfcu Limited monthly
    management accounts and board pack by 7th working day of the month.
  • Fixed assets register; accurate maintenance of fixed assets
    and depreciation register.
  • Documentation;
    • Regular update and maintain procedural
      documentation (procedures manual) in line with changes in operating
      processes.
    • Organised filing of documents for
      easy retrieval.
  • Office Administration; responsible for the day-to-day
    management of inquiries, from suppliers, contractors and the public and
    ensuring all related issues are resolved timely.
  • Shareholder matters; Maintenance of the office diary,
    shareholder dividends payable and ensuring update of contact address is
    done timely.
  • Board Matters; Assist the General Manager in
    preparation of key Board meetings including the Annual General Meeting.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the DFCU Bank Assistant
    Accountant/ Administrator job placement should hold a University graduate level
    in Accounting or Finance.
  • Part qualified in accounting profession with
    a recognised institute (ACCA, CPA, CIMA)
  • A minimum of two years working experience in
    a Finance related role.
  • Knowledge of IFRS and Ugandan tax legislation.
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in spread
    sheets and accounting software.
  • Fluent in spoken/written English.
  • High integrity and strong character.
  • Good team player with good communication and
    interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solver with strong analytical and
    numeracy skills.
  • Proactive self-starter with strong
    organisational and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of Leasing is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All
candidates who so wish to join the banking sector in the aforementioned
capacity are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs including
present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to:
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline: 15th July 2016
NB: Therefore, if you do not hear from us by 29th
July 2016, consider your application unsuccessful.

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