Accounts Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs) - CARE Uganda

Accounts Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: CARE Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 11th September 2025

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Experience: 2+ years in a not-for-profit organization

About CARE Uganda

CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to defending the dignity of people. CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. We seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. We put women and girls at the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.

Job Summary

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for all cash receipts and payments and ensure the accuracy and timely processing of the organization’s payments including vendor invoices and hands-on processing and review of transactions for payments and monitoring bank balances in full compliance with the CARE Uganda financial rules, regulations, policies, and strategies. This position will report to the accountant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable, Receivable and General Ledger (65%)

Review all payment/receipt documents for completeness and adherence to policies and procedures and ensure coding information and documentation are accurately and correctly matched before submitting to AP global for posting.
Enter data into the Accounts Receivable and Cash Management modules of PeopleSoft as appropriate after review of support documents.
Review and monitor cash balances on a weekly basis to ensure sufficient funds are available to execute current and future planned activities.
Selection of the pay cycle vouchers, to ensure timely payment.
Initiate bank and mobile money payments as per the pay selection and follow up with approvers for timely authorizations.
Ensure that all statutory deductions and remittances including PAYE, NSSF, WHT, VAT and LST are made by the due date to avoid penalties.

Reporting (25%)

Request bank statements from the bank on the last day of every month and submit them to the Accountant at CUHQ immediately upon receipt of the statements.
Respond in a timely manner to all queries from SSC and CUHQ regarding the local bank accounts including reconciling items during period close and bank reconciliation process.
Support in the monthly soft close process activities.
Support all audits at the country office, i.e. liaise with relevant offices to provide the required information.
File all financial documents, records and communications daily to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Maintain a well-organized archive and support during the audit sessions, i.e. search for vouchers and payments.

Promoting Gender Equity, Diversity, and Safeguarding (5%)

Ensure accounts integrates gender-transformative approaches and aligns with CARE’s safeguarding policies.
Uphold CARE’s standards on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse.
Promote ethical behavior and compliance with CARE’s policies among staff and partners.

Additional duties (5%)

Take on special assignments as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent.
ACCA/CPA Level 2 will be an added advantage.
Experience: At least two years’ experience in a not-for-profit organization.
Competencies: Sufficient Computer Literacy in Word Processing and Spreadsheets and knowledge of ERPs will be an added advantage, Trustworthiness, Stress management, good Communication skills and operational decision making, willing to always learn.

How to Apply

All candidates should apply online at the link below:

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