Job Title: Accounts Assistant (4 Fresher Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Enabel
Duty Station: Kampala, Jinja, Arua, and Fort Portal, Uganda
Salary: UGX 30,000,000 – UGX 36,000,000 /=

About Us:
Enabel is the Belgian development agency, implementing the Belgian governmental cooperation. The agency also executes actions for other national and international donors. Enabel, along with its Belgian and international partners, provides solutions to address urgent global challenges such as Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Social and Economic Inequalities, and Global Citizenship. With 1,800 staff, Enabel manages about 150 projects in twenty countries across Belgium, Africa, and the Middle East.

Job Summary:
Enabel in Uganda is seeking dynamic and competent individuals to fill the position of Accounts Assistant based in our offices in Kampala, Arua, Fort Portal, or Jinja. The Accounts Assistant will carry out various financial tasks to ensure efficient support to the respective Project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
As an Accounts Assistant at Enabel, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and perform the following key tasks:
1. Carry out the booking of project transactions to ensure the reality, reliability, and accuracy of financial information.
2. Prepare payment logs to facilitate timely and accurate payments to providers.
3. Ensure fair treatment of providers and staff members, along with adequate communication to inform them about changes, procedures, and ad hoc responses to their queries.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
– Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance and Accounting, or full accounting qualification (ACCA or CPA).
– At least two years of proven relevant experience in Administration, Finance, and Accounting.
– Work experience with the Government of Uganda at central or local levels, a reputable NGO, or an international development organization is advantageous.
– Proficiency in MS Office applications, accounting software, and ERP systems.
– Proven knowledge of accrual accounting.
– Soft skills such as excellent communication and teamwork abilities are highly valued.
– Ability to work cooperatively with team members, independently, and under stressful conditions.
– Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values).

We Offer You:
– An exciting and varied learning experience in an international environment with a warm team.
– A 39-month contract or inclusion in the recruitment reserve for three years.
– Based in Kampala, Arua, Jinja, or Fort Portal.
– A salary package comprising an Annual gross salary between UGX 30,000,000 and UGX 36,000,000 commensurate with experience and in accordance with our salary scales.
– Medical insurance and a 13th-month salary paid in December.

How to Apply:
All candidates should submit their applications online at the following link with an updated CV (maximum 3 pages):
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: 1st March 2024