Job Title: Accountant (Fresher Job Opportunities)
Organisation: ASAAK Financial Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Asaak Financial Services has developed a revolutionary mobile system and pair it with extraordinary customer service to offer financial products that can be accessed anywhere, without the hassle or judgement of traditional institutions. Our products are designed meet clients at their level.
Job Summary: Provide essential support for the financial and accounting transactions of the company. The role is crucial for ensuring accuracy and efficiency of daily accounting operations
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The employee’s duties and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:
- Participate in preparation of monthly financials and provide insights and commentary.
- Take ownership of Accounts Payable, accounts receivable, and prepare various accounting records/GL supporting schedules.
- Preparation of bank payments, reconciliations and lead communication with the bank.
- Prepare weekly bank reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are promptly identified and resolved.
- Record and manage prepayments and accruals ledgers, ensuring the accuracy of the timing of expenses
- Participate in the stock-taking of assets and assist the operations team with recording and tracking company inventory.
- Maintain regular updates of the Assets register and the related depreciation schedules.
- Participate in month-end reporting processes, handle petty cash-related issues for both the Head office and branches, and receive accountability for funds.
- Monitor the implementation of internal controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Assist in audit preparation and managing the process.
- Review and provide technical updates of the Accounting Policies & Procedures Manual in line with the Asaak policies and procedures.
- Participate in preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, management accounts, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Provide financial information and analysis to other departments as needed.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, Microfinance or any related degree majoring in accounting with at least level 2 of ACCA/CPA
- Must have at least 2 years of working experience in Accounting and Financial analysis
- Must be detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be trustworthy and willing to take responsibility
- Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills (English)
- Must have experience and proficiency in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks
- Must have high levels of personal and professional integrity
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants should send via e-mail their complete applications with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references addressed to
The HR & Administration Manager
Asaak Financial Services Limited
P.O. Box 27935
Kiwatule, Uganda
Email to: careers@asaak.co
Deadline: 13th June 2025 by 5:00 pm
NB: While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.