The Medical Research Council (MRC) Uganda, a renowned center for medical research, is seeking a skilled Accounts Officer to join their team in Entebbe, Uganda. The successful candidate will provide financial support to various aspects of the accounts department. MRC Uganda is a collaboration between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the MRC UK, focusing on research in HIV, emerging infections, vaccines, and chronic diseases.
The Accounts Officer will be responsible for managing petty cash, making cash payments, and ensuring accountability and imprest reimbursement. The role involves entering journals in the accounting system, reconciling petty cash accounts, and maintaining safe custody of financial records and documents. The position requires excellent analytical skills, particularly with MS Excel, and knowledge of ERP and accounting software, specifically MS Dynamics.
Key duties include reviewing payment requests, preparing payment schedules, and verifying payment details. The Accounts Officer will also reconcile vendor and customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and prepare purchase invoices. Additionally, the role involves performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, preparing statutory returns, and processing VAT refunds.
The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, or business administration, with a part-qualified professional accountant qualification. At least two years of experience in a busy accounts office with direct supervision of personnel is required. Experience in a medical or humanitarian organization is an added advantage.
The Accounts Officer will also be responsible for payroll activities, including initiating staff payment advances and salary recoveries. The role involves reviewing payroll changes, preparing reconciliations, and filing payroll-related returns and statutory obligations. The successful candidate should demonstrate personal integrity, emotional resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
MRC Uganda offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. The organization values its employees' skills and experience, providing support during internal and project audits. The Accounts Officer will work closely with the finance team to ensure smooth financial operations and process improvements.
Interested applicants should apply online through the Ugandan Jobline website. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounts professional to join a reputable organization and contribute to its research endeavors.
Key points
- The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, or business administration and at least two years of experience in a busy accounts office.
- The Accounts Officer will be responsible for managing petty cash, making cash payments, and ensuring accountability and imprest reimbursement.
- The role involves excellent analytical skills, particularly with MS Excel, and knowledge of ERP and accounting software, specifically MS Dynamics.
