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Senior Accountant job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a government agency mandated to develop, promote, and enforce national standards to ensure the quality and safety of products, services, and systems in Uganda. Established to protect consumer health, enhance fair trade, and support industrial growth, UNBS has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to excellence, regulatory compliance, and international recognition in standardization and certification.
The organization fosters a professional and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for career growth, skills development, and a conducive work environment with flexible arrangements. Since its inception, UNBS has evolved into a key player in Uganda’s economic development, leveraging innovation and technology to enhance product testing, market surveillance, and certification processes.
With nationwide reach and partnerships across various sectors, UNBS ensures that Ugandan products meet global quality benchmarks. Its core values—integrity, transparency, professionalism, and customer focus—guide its operations, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives promote consumer awareness, environmental sustainability, and support for small and medium enterprises.
Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Accountant job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Full Time
Deadline:
19 Mar 2025
Job Title
Senior Accountant job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 19th March 2025 by 5.00pm.
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How to Apply
Reporting to the Principal Accountant, the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;
Prepare and submit regular and timely financial reports on the Bureau’s revenue and expenditure in line with financial guidelines to guide management in decision making.
Provide custody and security of financial records and backup of accounting software data.
Monitor the expenditures with a view of ensuring that the amounts budgeted for under each expenditure is not exceeded;
Monitor revenue activities for all revenue centres and report their performance on a regular basis.
Coordinate and monitor accountabilities for funds/advances disbursed to staff for operations and ensure such records are up to date.
Monitor and ensure that Accounts Receivables (Debtors) and Accounts Payables (Creditors) are regularly reconciled and reported on to guide Management decisions.
Ensure monthly reconciliation of Bank Accounts and postings to the General Ledger Accounts.
Ensure that all payment vouchers have the required supporting documents attached before payments are approved.
Coordinate and monitor accountabilities for funds disbursed to staff for operations and ensure up to date records are maintained.
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Honours degree in either Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other relevant business related field from a recognised University / Institution
Full professional qualifications in either ACCA, CPA CIMA or similar qualifications as recognised by ICPAU
Minimum of 5 years’ working experience as an Accountant
Should have taken competence based training in the Accounting field
Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet applications
Experience in use of Pastel Accounting Software and Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) will be added advantage
The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism, Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills.
