Accountant- Jobs in Uganda

DEADLINE: 27th June 2025
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Position:

DEADLINE: 27th June 2025
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Position: Accountant
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: Manager – Financial Reporting / Management Accountant
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Tropical Bank Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our Finance & Administration Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations, preparation of regulatory reports, tax submissions, transaction processing, and supporting budgeting and compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial reports for management and regulatory stakeholders.

• Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect all financial transactions.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including management of fixed assets.

• Assist with the preparation of BOU reports, tax filings, and other statutory submissions.

• Process financial transactions including journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and receivable.

• Prepare and reconcile suspense and Nostro accounts regularly.

• Support the preparation and posting of month-end provisions and amortization schedules.

• Analyse actual vs budget performance and explain variances.

• Contribute to budget formulation by consolidating departmental and branch inputs.

• Prepare accurate payment vouchers, seek approval, and post into the Core Banking System.

• Verify and update the fixed asset register in coordination with the Administration team.

• Review off-balance sheet items and confirm accuracy with the Credit department.

• Compile and ensure timely submission of regulatory returns.

• Implement auditor recommendations and support internal control enhancements.

• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects and support other finance team members as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Enrollment in a professional accounting certification program (ACCA, CPA) is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in banking or accounting.

• Proven experience with regulatory reporting and financial statement preparation is an added advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in accounting principles and financial management.

• Familiarity with IFRS and Ugandan tax laws.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• High ethical standards, integrity, and attention to detail.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

• Proficiency in accounting software and Core Banking Systems is an advantage.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter

• An updated CV

• Copies of academic and professional certificates

Send applications to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Application for Accountant Position – [Your Name]

Important Notes

• Application Deadline: 27th June 2025

• Equal Opportunity: Tropical Bank Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications regardless of religion, age, gender, disability, or background.

• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tropical Bank – Supporting Growth with Integrity.

Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: Manager – Financial Reporting / Management Accountant
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Tropical Bank Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our Finance & Administration Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations, preparation of regulatory reports, tax submissions, transaction processing, and supporting budgeting and compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial reports for management and regulatory stakeholders.

• Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect all financial transactions.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including management of fixed assets.

• Assist with the preparation of BOU reports, tax filings, and other statutory submissions.

• Process financial transactions including journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and receivable.

• Prepare and reconcile suspense and Nostro accounts regularly.

• Support the preparation and posting of month-end provisions and amortization schedules.

• Analyse actual vs budget performance and explain variances.

• Contribute to budget formulation by consolidating departmental and branch inputs.

• Prepare accurate payment vouchers, seek approval, and post into the Core Banking System.

• Verify and update the fixed asset register in coordination with the Administration team.

• Review off-balance sheet items and confirm accuracy with the Credit department.

• Compile and ensure timely submission of regulatory returns.

• Implement auditor recommendations and support internal control enhancements.

• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects and support other finance team members as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Enrollment in a professional accounting certification program (ACCA, CPA) is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in banking or accounting.

• Proven experience with regulatory reporting and financial statement preparation is an added advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in accounting principles and financial management.

• Familiarity with IFRS and Ugandan tax laws.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• High ethical standards, integrity, and attention to detail.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

• Proficiency in accounting software and Core Banking Systems is an advantage.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter

• An updated CV

• Copies of academic and professional certificates

Send applications to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Application for Accountant Position – [Your Name]

Important Notes

• Application Deadline: 27th June 2025

• Equal Opportunity: Tropical Bank Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications regardless of religion, age, gender, disability, or background.

• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tropical Bank – Supporting Growth with Integrity.