Assistant Accountant

Kampala, uganda | Full-time

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Posted: July 5, 2025 Expires: July 21, 2025

Job Description

Assistant Accountant





The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is hiring an Assistant Accountant


 





  • Manage the staff advances monitoring system, including maintenance of tracking tool.

  • Audit i-expense reports in Oracle following IITA policies and procedures and applicable donor guidelines and follow up to ensure physical documents are approved and filed accordingly.

  • Coordinate the submission of cost recovery and chargeback and ensure timely processing of approved journals.

  • Manage the station fixed asset register and ensure that all assets are tagged and reconciled with headquarters.

  • Support the station’s monthly financial reporting process to headquarters.

  • Coordinate the compilation and submission of PAYE and NSSF returns.

  • In liaison with the P&C, compile the casual laborers’ payment requests.

  • Participate in quarterly stock counts.

  • Support the fixed assets physical verification and reconciliation process.

  • Generate the station invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables.

  • Participate in the internal and external audit process as may be required.

  • Manage an active filing system, cost recovery/chargebacks, i-expense, journals, payroll, and other financial related documents.

  • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.


Requirements



  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, or other related discipline is required.

  • At least three years of experience in a similar role, preferably with a not-for-profit organization.

  • Prior experience with donor-funded projects.

  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office, especially Excel.

  • Ability to learn new applications quickly.

  • Possess excellent ability with figures.

  • Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.


Benefits
We offer a highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant work environment.



 

Application Deadline:
July 21, 2025.

 









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About The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)


Industry: Accounting

Location: Kampala, Uganda







The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. We thank you for your interest in IITA and invite you to explore many opportunities.







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