2. ACCOUNTANT

Item Description

Job Title : Accountant

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Department : Finance and Planning

Duty Station : Kampala

Tenure  : Three (3)-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and applicable institutional policies

Reports To : Chief Finance and Planning Officer

Salary Scale : AE5

2.1 Job Purpose

To maintain accurate, complete and timely financial records; process and account for authorized financial transactions; prepare financial statements and management reports; and support sound financial management, internal controls, statutory compliance and accountability in accordance with applicable public financial management laws, regulations and accounting standards.

2.2 Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• At least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce (Accounting option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option), or a closely related discipline from a recognized university or institution.
• A recognized professional accountancy qualification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or an equivalent recognized professional accountancy qualification.
• Current membership in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), as applicable under Uganda’s professional accountancy requirements.

Additional advantage

A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.

2.3 Minimum Work Experience

• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in accounting, financial reporting,financial management or public sector financial operations.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reconciliations, preparation of financial reports, budget monitoring and compliance with statutory financial requirements.
• Experience in public sector accounting and government financial management systems shall be an added advantage.

2.4 Required Technical Competencies

The successful candidate must demonstrate competence in:

• Public sector accounting and financial management principles.
• Uganda’s public financial management legislation, regulations and applicable Treasury instructions.
• International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and other accounting standards applicable to AEC.
• Financial reporting, preparation of accounting schedules and financial statement reconciliation.
• Budget execution, expenditure monitoring and variance analysis.
• Internal financial controls, financial risk management and prevention of fraud and financial irregularities.
• Bank, cashbook, supplier, payroll and general ledger reconciliations.
• Taxation, statutory deductions and applicable financial reporting obligations.
• Computerized accounting systems, including relevant government financial management systems and enterprise accounting software.
• Advanced spreadsheet applications, financial data analysis and electronic records management.

2.5 Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Accountant shall:

• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with approved financial procedures and applicable accounting standards.
• Examine payment requests and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, proper authorization and compliance with approved budgets and financial procedures.
• Prepare payment vouchers and process duly authorised payments to suppliers, employees, contractors and other approved beneficiaries.
• Record receipts, revenue and other financial inflows, and ensure that they are properly accounted for and remitted or banked in accordance with applicable government financial requirements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, cashbook reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations and other relevant accounting schedules.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, trial balances, expenditure statements and supporting schedules for management review and statutory reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with applicable public sector accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and commitments, identify variances and report significant deviations to the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable, accounts receivable, advances, outstanding obligations and other financial balances.
• Support the preparation, verification and reconciliation of payroll and related staff financial obligations.
• Prepare or support the timely submission of applicable tax returns, statutory deductions and other mandatory financial remittances.
• Maintain proper custody, filing and retrieval of financial records, including payment vouchers, invoices, receipts, bank statements and accounting reports.
• Maintain and reconcile accounting records relating to fixed assets, inventory and other institutional resources, in coordination with the responsible asset management officers.
• Provide financial records, supporting schedules and explanations required for internal audits, external audits and other authorised financial reviews.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of corrective actions arising from financial audits and management reviews.
• Provide reliable financial information to support institutional budgeting, planning, resource allocation and management decision-making.
• Support the improvement of financial management systems, internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Perform any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the purpose and responsibilities of the position.

2.6 Key Behavioral and Professional Competencies

• Integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and accountability.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Financial reporting and communication skills.
• Effective time management and organisation.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet financial reporting deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

2.7 Indicative Performance Expectations

The Accountant’s performance shall be assessed against agreed annual targets, including:

•  Timely preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports.
• Completion of monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations within prescribed deadlines.
• Accuracy and completeness of accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Timely processing of properly authorised payments.
• Compliance with applicable financial reporting, taxation and statutory remittance requirements.
• Timely resolution of reconciliation differences and outstanding accounting items.
• Timely implementation of assigned financial audit recommendations.
• Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial asset records.

Salary Scale: AE5

MODE OF APPLICATION

1. Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit a complete application which should comprise of the following;

1. Signed application letter
2. Detailed up-to date CV including working contact details and from two (2)
   referees
3. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
4. Copy of National ID

1. Applications should reach the address below latest 2nd November, 2026 at 5:00pm.
   The Chief Executive Officer
   Atomic Energy Council
   Plot 40, Bukoto Street
   P.O. Box 7044, Kampala
   Email: admin@atomiccouncil.go.ug
2. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
3. AEC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all eligible Ugandans are encouraged to apply.