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About the Organisation
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started the business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Assistant Accountant job at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd | Apply Now
Soroti, Uganda
Vision Group is a leading media company in Uganda, with a mission to inform, educate, and entertain audiences through high-quality, innovative content across television, radio, print, and digital platforms. Known for its reputation as a trusted source of news and information, Vision Group has earned recognition for its commitment to integrity and journalistic excellence. The company fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture that values creativity, innovation, and professional growth, offering employees opportunities to thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Vision Group provides a wide range of job opportunities in media, marketing, sales, and technology, with flexible work arrangements aimed at maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Established in 1986, Vision Group has evolved into a multimedia powerhouse, leveraging both traditional and digital media channels to reach a broad and diverse audience across Uganda and beyond.
Its business model combines advertising revenue with subscription-based services, ensuring sustainability while expanding its market share. With an extensive reach, Vision Group operates several popular media brands, including NTV Uganda, The New Vision, and radio stations, touching millions of people daily. Core values of professionalism, innovation, integrity, and community engagement guide its operations, while the company remains committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives, including supporting education, health, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit www.visiongroup.co.ug.
Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Assistant Accountant job at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Full Time
Deadline:
24 Mar 2025
Job Title
Assistant Accountant job at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Organization: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Duty Station: Soroti, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Accountant
The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd is looking to recruit a dynamic and self motivated individual to fill the position of Assistant Accountant.
Description of purpose:
To handle all finance related tasks at the bureau with a high degree of integrity and ensure safe custody of company resources.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should email their applications, copies of academic certificates and CVs to: recruitment@newvision.co.ug
Deadline: 24th March 2025
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How to Apply
To Safeguard company money by ensuring that money is banked intact and timely as per set guidelines
Receive and receipt cash and cheques/drafts from clients to recognize revenue, reduce indebtedness by clients and account for all collections
Timely submission of documents to ensure financial records are updated
Pay out petty cash/ impress for vouchers that are authorized in order to facilitate staff at the bureau to do their work and buy office material.
Issue orders for walk in clients in the absence of sales executives receipt the payments and type out the advert
Issue tax invoices to clients who bring in businesses e.g. announcements, adverts, talk shows in order to facilitate timely payments by the clients
Monitor asset movement in the bureau in order to keep track of office assets and keep record of the operational status or condition of the assets.
Timely resolution and satisfactory responses to audit queries, Full implementation of the risk mitigation measures
Timely submission of reports about publishing sales.
Project a good company image that encourages repeat business
Manage customer inquiries and resolve queries in a timely manner.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
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A Bachelors degree in Business Studios, Finance and Accountant from a recognized University.
At least CPA Level 2 is required
3-4 years’ work experience in a busy environment
Administration competencies are an added advantage.
Working Experience
3 4 years’ experience in a busy environment.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Technical Competences:
Computer literate with sound knowledge of Ms Word, Excel and any accounting package.
Good analytical skills
Ability to multi task and deliver in a tight deadline driven environment
Behavioral Competences:
Honesty and Integrity adhere to a set of core values that are represented in decisions and actions
Great attention to detail.
Excellent organization skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Result oriented.
A team player.
Adaptable and flexible with a willingness to learn.
Customer care skills
Ability to work for long hours under minimum supervision.
