Smart Applications International Uganda is a leading ICT solutions provider delivering a wide range of world class technological solutions.
Fondly known as Smart within the industry, the company was founded to provide innovative,
secure, and high-tech solution in Africa and beyond. Staying ahead through constant research and innovation.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to join our Finance team in Kampala, Uganda.
Vacancy: Finance Assistant

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will provide support to the Finance Unit
for Smart applications International Ltd Uganda.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Reviewing, posting and processing payments requests and stamping on all vouchers and support documentation;
2. Posting of journals in Finance ERP
3. Filing all documents, numbering the files for easy access;
4. Reviewing and posting of payments, attach Journals to the payment vouchers;
5. Preparation of bank reconciliation statements as per the calendar- ensure no pending reconciling items and bank recs are submitted on time;
6. Reconciliation of staff debtors accounts and notifying staff with pending debts of more than 45days;
7. Reconciliation of account all Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
8. Preparation & Submitting of online VAT schedules for Payments
9. Payroll deductions processing and submission to revenue authority
10. Petty cash management (processing petty cash requests, replenishment and reconciliation of the petty cash account;
11. Cost management and monitoring, analyzing of all payments & expenses
12. Making withholding tax payment due every month and reconciliation of Withholding tax account;
13. Asset Management including asset verification, updating of asset register and posting depreciation
14. Accounts Receivables managements – invoicing, sending statements and debt collection
15. Processing of LPOs and Quotations
16. Related Parties reconciliations

Competencies
• Self-motivated and mature
• Ability to build trust, communicate effectively and value others in the team
• Ability to work with numbers
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to make sound judgement and prompt right decisions

Qualifications and Experience:
• At least a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting;
• At least CPA II or ACCA level 2;
• A minimum of two year of finance and accounting experience in a busy environment;
• A team player accustomed to working with multi-cultural and diverse teams;
• Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel;
• Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP); Sage ERP is an added advantage
• Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write project and financial reports.