Ruharo Mission Hospital is a “Private Not for Profit (PNFP)” Institution under Ankole Diocese based on Christian ethical principles and part of Ministry of Christ’s Church. In its operations, the Hospital is committed and implements the National Health policies of the Republic of Uganda, the District Health Policies and other International Health Policies and Protocols operational in Uganda, which do not contradict Christian Principles and Code of Et

JOB TITLE: Assistant Accountant (01)
Reports to: Finance Manager

QUALIFICATION:
Holder of Bachelors in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, BCOM or any other related majoring in accounting.
Must have experience of 2-3 years in Accounts from a recognized institution

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To Post/record final accounts in respective books of accounts:-journal books, ledger books for revenue incomes and expenditures, cash books, petty cash controls in liaison with petty cashier and other relevant accounting books or records.
• To participate in the Planning process for the institution especially in Budgeting and forecasting.
• To do preparation, analysis and interpretation of management accounts at an appropriate time.
• To carry out Stock controls i.e. minimum and maximum levels and their safe custody.
• To carry out Stock controls i.e. minimum and maximum levels and their safe custody.
• To prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for higher authorities or management regularly and timely.
• To ensure that there is value for money in purchases of any kind i.e. stock (drugs, medicines etc.) organizational assets such as motor vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure safe custody of organizational assets i.e. Assets management by opening up and maintaining an assets’ register and ensure engraving and coding of assets is done.
• To ensure staff salaries are regularly and timely paid and all statutory deductions made.
• To be a technical advisor to immediate supervisors (Medical Superintendent and Administrator] on financial matters.
• Report as necessary any issues that you may find hindering your work to your immediate supervisors.
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.