JOB TITLE: Accountant (01 Position)
Reporting to: Finance Planning and Administration Director
Other key working relationships
Cash Office
Job/Duty Station: KIDA Office
Contract Length: 2 years (renewable based on performance and availability of resources)
Gross salary amount per month Negotiable
Terms: Full time
Start Date: Immediately
ABOUT KIDA
KIDA is a Non-Governmental Organization located at 1Km Rwaihamba-Mituli Rd, Rwaihamba Parish, Ruteete Sub-county, Kabarole District. It has a mission of improving the quality of life for the Rwenzori region Communities through provision of Education, Affordable Healthcare and Promotion of Self-Help initiatives. Its core values are; Love, Integrity, Transparency, Confidentiality and Commitment.
KIDA invites applications for employment from suitably qualified, dynamic and competent Ugandans for the position of Accountant.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Result Areas
• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparation and submission of Statutory Obligations in time.
Providing accurate financial reports and accountabilities monthly and as shall be required.
• Preparing and maintaining an accurate monthly payroll.
• Providing support Supervision to the Cashiers and Stores staff.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare accurate monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and Submit accurate Monthly Statutory Obligations (PAYE, NSSF, and WT) on time.
• Prepare books of accounts for periodic internal and annual external audits
Prepare and submit accurate financial reports and accountabilities for internal and external (donor) consumption monthly and for any other period as shall be required.
• Prepare and maintain an accurate monthly payroll.
• Prepare budget drafts in accordance with the strategic needs and work plans of the organization, to be reviewed by the Finance, Planning and Administration Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Supervise the cashiers and store staff.
• Attend weekly technical meetings and any other scheduled meetings.
• Prepare and submit monthly work plans and reports to the immediate supervisor for approval.
Check and ensure requisitions for payments are accurate before signing and submitting them to the authorizing officer.
• Attend to any other tasks as shall be directed by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Must have at least a Diploma in Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience of accounting work in a reputable organization.
Must be computer literate with proven practical knowledge of accounting packages such as QuickBooks and Tally among others.
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Willing to work in a rural area.