About Us:
The Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS) was established by the Parliamentary Pensions Act 2007 as a Contributory Hybrid Cash Balance Retirement Benefit Plan for the Members of Parliament of Uganda and the staff of the Parliamentary Commission. The Scheme is managed by a Board of Trustees, constituted in accordance with the Act.

Job Summary: The Accountant will accurately and promptly prepare books of accounts and process payments in accordance with the policies, regulations and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze, classify and properly record financial transactions within a computerized environment;
Generate the Trial Balance periodically;
Prepare reconciliation statements for accounts, investments and contributions;
Ensure compliance with statutory provisions and reporting deadlines;
Process payroll for the Scheme;
Process payments to creditors, beneficiaries, staff and statutory agencies;
Maintain and update fixed assets register;
Facilitate the audit of financial statements;
Enforce financial and administrative policies and procedures;
Render support in the preparation of the financial budget and budgetary control;
Assist in the preparation of financial and statutory reports;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration (Accounting Option) from a recognized University/Institution.
Must be a member of a professional accounting body like ACCA, ICPA or CIMA.
A minimum of three years work experience in an accounting or finance function from a reputable organization.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Good working knowledge of computerized accounting is a must.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to promote teamwork.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Have a high degree of integrity.
Good Information Technology skills.
Age limit: 28 years and above

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications enclosed in envelopes clearly marked with the job title of the post applied for and addressed to the Secretary, Board of Trustees, Parliamentary Pension Scheme, P.O. Box 7178, Kampala. Hand delivered applications should be taken to Room No. G 10, Parliamentary Pension Scheme office, Plot (9-11), Development House, Parliamentary Avenue.

Deadline: 31st March 2017