15 January 2015

Finance Jobs - Accountant at URBRA


Organization: Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority manages retirement plans for Uganda's public workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the contributions and disbursements of the pension trust funds. In partnership with the state's public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their employees a comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and is equitable to all stakeholders.URBA’s primary mandates include;Regulate the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both private and public sectorSupervise institutions which provide retirement benefits products and servicesProtect the interest of member and beneficiaries of retirement benefits schemesPromote the development of the retirement benefits sectorProvide for licensing for custodians, trustees, administration and fund managers of retirement benefits schemes, the appointment of inspectors and interim administrators.Job Summary: The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that the authority's financial transactions are executed as required and records properly maintainedKey Duties and Responsibilities:  Compiling financial information on revenues accruing to URBRA from various sources Maintaining records on payments made by URBRA to various payeesActively participating in issuing various accounting documents like payment vouchers, receipts, e.t.c Participating in preparation of the Authority’s budgetIn charge of collecting revenuePrepare payments by verifying documentsIntuitively reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing informationExecuting banking activities of the Authority.Supporting the preparation of monthly reports as well as annual financial statements and cash flow projections for use by management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee and Board of Directors.Supporting the management of the URBRA’s payrollMaintaining a record of Accounts Payable and Accounts ReceivableMaintaining an inventory of all fixed assets of the Authority as well as updating the inventory on a regular basis.Ensuring timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and any other periodic reportsPerforming any other function assigned by the Senior Accountant.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) , Accounting and Finance or fully completed CPA or ACCA qualificationsAt least one year’s experience in a finance and accounts unit or department of a recognised organization.Proficiency in computer applicationsPossess the ability to work as a team. .Ability to work with minimal supervision. Self - driven with the ability to deliver results with minimal supervision.Excellent interpersonal skills.Soft skills like, presentation, and listening skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.If you believe you are the right candidate and would love to contribute to the Ugandan pension sector, please deliver your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to the Interim Chief Executive Officer, URBRA reception on 3rd Floor, Plot 1 Clement Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda or send via E-mail to recruitment.hr@urbra.go.ug

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