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Job Title:
Accounts Assistants
Employer:
NIRA
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
2
Deadline:
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is a government agency responsible for managing national identity registration in Uganda, with the mission to provide a comprehensive, reliable, and accessible identification system that supports national development, security, and service delivery. NIRA is widely recognized for its role in modernizing the identification process, contributing to improved governance, and facilitating access to public services.
The authority fosters a work culture of professionalism, integrity, and innovation, providing employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment. NIRA regularly offers job opportunities, ensuring that staff members are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s goals. Established in 2015, NIRA has steadily evolved to become a cornerstone in Uganda's public service infrastructure, implementing digital systems to streamline identity registration and improve service delivery.
The organization’s business model is built on leveraging technology to ensure a seamless, efficient, and secure registration process for citizens. With a nationwide reach, NIRA serves all Ugandan citizens and residents, impacting areas such as electoral processes, access to services, and national security. The agency operates based on core values of transparency, accountability, integrity, and inclusivity, and it is dedicated to corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhance public awareness, promote digital literacy, and contribute to national cohesion. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.nira.go.ug.
Are you looking for Government jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Accounts Assistants job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Full-time
Deadline:
12 Mar 2024
Accounts Assistants job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
NIRA
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
RECRUITMENT OF TEMPORARY STAFF – MASS ENROLMENT AND MASS RENEWAL OF NATIONAL IDs
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established by the Registration of Persons Act (ROPA), 2015 and is mandated to establish and maintain the National Identification Register (NIR). The Authority is also charged with among others; the registration of citizens and legally resident aliens; assigning National Identification / Alien Identification Numbers (NINs/AINS) to qualifying persons and issuing Identification Cards to those 16 years and above; registration of births, deaths and adoption orders and issuance of the relevant certificates.
The first release of National Identification Cards in Uganda was issued in 2014 with validity of ten (10) years. NIRA intends to conduct a mass renewal and mass enrolment exercise for all expired cards and unregistered citizens. Section 66 of the Registration of Persons Act, 2015 makes possession of a National Identification Card or National Identification Number (NIN) a mandatory requirement for persons to access public services.
To support the above exercise, NIRA wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the following temporary positions:
6.Job title: Accounts Assistant
Reports to: Accountant
Department: Finance and Administration
Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for performing routine and basic accounting work involving carrying out initial Data entry, sorting documents, filing and keeping custody of accounting and financial transaction records in keeping with Public Finance and Management Act.
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To prepare vouchers according to payment requests and ensure that all supporting documents are attached and required approvals are in place.
To assign invoice numbers to transactions for further processing.
To record and capture data on the system.
To provide information on Electronic Funds Transfer and execute payments to beneficiaries.
To prepare payment advice forms, support imprest monitoring, compile returns and prepare monthly accountability.
To post vote books and subsidiary ledgers.
To receive, sort, file accountability returns and keep custody of accounting documents.
Assist in writing cash books and post entries to produce correct balances to each account and to every control account.
Assist in preparing and inputting journal entries into the project accounting system.
Assist in reconciling financial transactions, including invoices, expense reports and purchase orders.
Assist in supporting the auditing process by providing the necessary documentation and explanations.
Assist in supporting bulk pay processes.
Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 is embedded.
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Senior Accountant.
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Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with Honors in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or its equivalent.
Understands Government of Uganda Chart of Accounts.
Experience and Skills
Previous accounting experience will be an added advantage.
Must be proficient in IT and computer use.
Professional understanding of technical operations and functions
High moral character and integrity, Ability to work under pressure and deadlines, Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to sit for long working on a computer, Flexibility to work night shift and weekends, Accuracy, Team player, Good organizational skills, Cost awareness.
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