About the Organisation

Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited (OBUL) is a Commercial Bank licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Uganda. OBUL offers tailormade products and services for Individuals, micro, small, medium and large sized enterprises.

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Opportunity Bank Jobs

Job Title

Assistant Accountant job at Opportunity Bank

Job Description

Opportunity Bank invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of:
Position: Assistant Accountant
Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Purpose: The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for preparing and inputting journal entries, processing accounting transactions as directed by supervisors, managing petty cash, ensuring timely branch replenishments, processing cheques and electronic payments, generating requested reports, providing information and system reports, and performing various department tasks as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Timely preparation of bank reconciliations.
Preparation and posting of journal/accounting entries.
Processing cheque and electronic payments.
Efficient management of branch replenishments and cash balances.
Timely clearing of branch accountabilities.
Proper and timely filing of taxes.
Acting as an alternate to the Management Accountant.
Managing petty cash.
Providing required information and reports promptly.
Reconciliation of allocated balance sheet accounts.
Filing of all supporting documents.
Maintenance of the fixed asset register to ensure accuracy in general ledger records.
Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Competencies

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

University Degree in a business-related subject.
Credit Three (3) and better in mathematics and English at O – Level.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge of the microfinance and banking industry and related statutory banking compliance regulations.

Additional Skills:

Analytical skills (basic financial numbers and results).
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in information.
Intermediate mathematical and numeric skills.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor own work plan.
Attention to detail.

How to Apply

Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion, and ethnicity. Interested candidates should submit signed application letters along with their curriculum vitae to the Human Resources department via email at ( recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug ) not later than Friday, 12th January 2024