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Senior Assistant Accountant jobs at Public Service Commission | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Uganda is a constitutional body mandated to oversee the recruitment, promotion, and discipline of public servants in the country, ensuring the efficient, transparent, and accountable functioning of government institutions. The PSC is highly regarded for its critical role in shaping Uganda’s public service sector and has earned recognition for upholding fairness and professionalism in its operations.
The Commission fosters a work culture of integrity, impartiality, and excellence, providing employees with opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement in a dynamic and supportive environment. Over the years, the PSC has evolved to adopt modern technologies and best practices in human resource management, streamlining its processes to ensure efficiency and public trust. The Commission’s innovation in implementing performance-based systems and digital platforms has significantly enhanced its business model, reaching a wide scope of government ministries, departments, and agencies.
With its core values of fairness, transparency, service, and professionalism, the PSC remains committed to contributing to the development of a well-governed and efficient public service. In addition to its primary mandate, the PSC supports various corporate social responsibility initiatives, including educational and community outreach programs aimed at empowering Ugandans. For more information, visit their website at www.psc.go.ug.
Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Assistant Accountant jobs at Public Service Commission
Full Time
Deadline:
3 Nov 2025
Job Title
Senior Assistant Accountant jobs at Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Job Description
Job Advertisement: Senior Assistant Accountant (U5)
Ministry/Department: Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
Post Title: Senior Assistant Accountant
Salary Scale: U5
Number of Vacancies: 10
Reference Number: HRM 50/70/01
Minimum Age: 25 years
Application Deadline: Monday, 3rd November 2025
Application Portal: https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
1.0 Invitation to Apply
The Public Service Commission invites applications from qualified serving Public Officers who have been duly appointed and confirmed by their respective Appointing Authorities (National or Local Government Service Commissions) to fill existing vacancies.
All applications must be submitted online by the deadline stated above through the PSC e-recruitment portal.
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.
1.1 Mandatory Application Guidelines
a) Applications must be submitted online only.
b) Applicants must scan and upload the following in PDF format, each file not exceeding 1MB:
Academic transcripts and certificates (Diploma and any other relevant qualifications)
Professional qualifications
Letters of appointment, confirmation, and promotion
‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level certificates
c) Download and complete PS Form 3 (2008 Extract), obtain a recommendation from your Responsible Officer, and upload it with your application.
d) If a recommendation cannot be obtained, indicate the reason in your application and proceed with submission.
1.2 Online Application Process
Visit: https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
Click "Register as a new user" to create an account and complete your profile
If already registered, log in and update your profile
Select a job from the advertised list
Click "Apply now" and follow the prompts
Review your application and submit
Note: You may apply for only one post.
1.3 Important Notes
Only online applications will be accepted
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Shortlisted applicants must bring the following to the oral interviews:
Original academic documents (certificates and transcripts)
‘O’ and ‘A’ Level certificates
National Identity Card
Appointment, confirmation, and promotion lettersEnsure Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three financial years (2022/2023, 2023/2024, 2024/2025) are submitted before the interview.
All submitted documents will be verified. Any forgeries will result in legal action and removal from the Public Service.
For inquiries, contact:
📞 0414-254271 / 0414-342279
📧 vacancies@psc.go.ug
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How to Apply
The Senior Assistant Accountant will report to the Accountant and perform the following responsibilities:
Maintain custody of accounting records and related documentation
Process deferred tax payments and tax returns, and keep proper records
Post financial transactions in the cashbook and ledgers, and maintain up-to-date books of accounts
Prepare and reconcile payroll transaction reports
Record transactions in the commitment control register
Manage cash/imprest, handle payments, and maintain accurate cashbook records
Prepare monthly draft reconciliation reports
Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time
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Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
Be Ugandan citizens
Hold any of the following qualifications:
Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Business Studies/Administration (Accounting Option)
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) along with a pre-professional accounting qualification, such as:
Accounts Technician Certificate (ATC), or
Certificate in Accounting Technician (CAT)
The above must be from a recognized professional body accredited by the Institute of Chartered Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
Experience Requirements
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in Government, at the level of Assistant Accountant.
