National Social Security Fund | Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Finance

JOB TITLE: Financial Accountant

JOB GRADE: D1

REPORTS TO: Accounting and Control Manager

DEPARTMENT: Finance

DUTY STATION: Headquarters

Job Purpose:

To ensure internal controls are adhered to, manage and monitor accuracy of the trial balance to aid financial reporting and quick decision making.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and support annual financial statements preparation in compliance with IFRS.
  • Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes are adhered to.
  • Maintain accurate system ledger entries and reconciliations.

Reconciliation & Compliance

  • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts (occasional), intercompany transactions, and balance sheet accounts.
  • Support the reconciliation of financial data across multiple platforms and assist in identifying discrepancies.
  • Investigate discrepancies and resolve variances promptly within the ERP.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

ERP System Management & Optimization

  • Act as Finance SME (subject matter expert) during ERP implementation, upgrades, and testing.
  • Collaborate with Technology teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance ERP functionalities.
  • Support in configuring and validating ERP financial modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, Budgeting).
  • Create approved new accounts and the Chart of Accounts
  • Drive automation and process improvements within ERP workflows.

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data within ERP systems.
  • Recommend and implement process automation to reduce manual work.
  • Support integration of financial data with other business systems.

Audit Support

  • Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Document system processes and procedures, contributing to knowledge sharing within the team

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Accounting or Commerce
  • Professional Accounting Qualification; CIMA, CFA, ACCA or CPA

Work Experience:

Behavior Competencies:

  • Commitment and Integrity
  • Proactivity Innovation
  • Getting Work Done
  • Relationship Building
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Resilience & Resourcefulness
  • Thinking and Problem Analysis

Technical Competences:

  • Risk management (Intermediate)
  • Financial Management (Advanced)
  • Audit & Assurance(intermediate)
  • Stakeholder Relationship management (Advanced)
  • Corporate Reporting(intermediate).

Interested individuals should click the link below to fill the application form:

https://nssfuganda.jotform.com/253223373895564

Closing date: 4th December 2025