About Us:
Finance Trust Bank is licensed as a Tier 1 Commercial Bank after taking over the financial services business of Uganda Finance Trust Limited (MDI). Finance Trust Bank is a fully-fledged commercial bank serving a clientele of over 350,000 depositors and over 28,000’ borrowers, through a network of 36 branches countrywide. The bank offers a variety of Products and services including; Savings, Current accounts, Loans, Money transfer services and Bills payments to its target market which comprises of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners and youth.
Job Summary: The Branch Accountant will coordinate all financial accounting functions, undertake planning and budgeting, and carrying out all other duties at the branch in line with the operations of the financial regulations of FTB.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Inform and advise the Branch Manager and staff about the financial affairs of the branch
Routinely monitor and supervise the performance of Banking Officers, Customer care Officers and Office Assistants through coaching, mentoring and verification of their work.
Manage and supervise branch assets to ensure compliance to the asset management policy.
Monitor savings portfolio management through documentation, recording and verification.
Prepare and submit periodic reports and schedules to Finance and Operations departments.
Regularly monitor the liquidity of the branch through preparation of cash flows, bankings & drawing funds on behalf of the Branch.
Maintain proper books of accounts and ensure security of all branch documents
Ensure proper security of the premises and company records and ensure compliance to internal controls.
Keep record of Bank keys and safes, monitor dual control and register of access to strong room through maintenance of various registers.
Manage expenditures, income, loans and savings within the annual approved budget.
The incumbent will attend to internal and external auditors during their routine audits.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Finance Trust Bank Branch Accountant job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in BCom (Accounting), BBA, BBAM (accounting Option) or other business related field from a recognized University.
Possession of additional professional qualification in accounting will be an added advantage.
One (1) year of working experience as an Accountant in a busy organisation is a requirement.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze numbers.
Good leadership abilities and skills
Demonstrated a high level of integrity
Ability to work under pressure and overtime.
Team work oriented and willingness to guide and train others
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include; photocopies of academic testimonials, a CV with at least three reference contacts, including the most recent employer, and telephone number to; Head, Human Resource, Finance Trust Bank, Plot 115 & 121, Katwe, P. O. Box 6972, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 10th February, 2017