Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Reports To: Accountant

Duty Station: Jinja

Work Environment: Factory environment

Advert Date: 3 November 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Assistant will support day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, invoice verification, and maintenance of accounting records. He/She will ensure accurate transaction recording, effective cost control, and compliance with applicable Ugandan statutory requirements. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and disciplined, with the ability to manage financial records and inventory-related processes in a fast-paced environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations and Transaction Processing

• Process supplier payments, staff claims, and internal transfers, ensuring required approvals and supporting documentation are in place.
• Prepare and post payment vouchers, cash journals, and general ledger entries accurately and on time.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash and cash advances, ensuring proper accountability.
• Support daily and weekly cash-flow tracking and reporting.
• Assist with bank transactions, reconciliations, and follow-ups as required.

Inventory

• Support daily and periodic stock counts and reconcile variances against physical stock.
• Track production costs, including material usage, labour input, and overhead allocation.

Records Management and Documentation

• Maintain organised, up-to-date physical and electronic accounting records.
• Ensure financial documents are properly filed and readily retrievable.
• Update and maintain the fixed asset register and inventory schedules.
• Ensure documentation meets audit and compliance requirements.

Compliance and Statutory Reporting

• Assist with timely preparation and submission of statutory obligations, including PAYE (URA), NSSF contributions, and Local Service Tax (LST).
• Ensure transactions comply with URA regulations and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to queries.
• Assist in strengthening internal controls to minimise fraud and errors.

General Finance and Operational Support

• Support the Finance Manager with daily operations and reporting.
• Provide cover for basic finance functions during the Finance Manager’s absence, within approved limits.
• Identify and promptly report discrepancies, errors, or unusual transactions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting option), or a related field.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, bank and supplier reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, and petty cash management.
• Experience in a medium- or large-sized organisation, preferably in manufacturing, trading, or agribusiness.
• Experience with Tally, EFRIS, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory tax requirements.
• Strong communication, numerical, and analytical skills; attention to detail; integrity; teamwork; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality, honesty, accountability, professional scepticism, and willingness to learn.
• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application and CV by email to hr@agroways.ug, quoting “Accounts Assistant” in the subject line.

Alternatively, hand-deliver your application, CV, and copies of academic documents to:

The Human Resources Manager
AgroWays (U) Limited
P.O. Box 1924
Jinja, Uganda

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.