Accounts Payable Assistant

About the role

The Accounts Payable Assistant will manage the day‑to‑day accounts payable function, ensuring accurate processing of payments, tax filings and reconciliations. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the role supports IFRS‑compliant financial reporting and helps maintain a strong internal control environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process and disburse accounts payable transactions accurately and within agreed timelines, ensuring proper authorisation and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit statutory tax filings and payments, including URA returns, in full compliance with Uganda tax laws.
• Receipt and accounting of all company collections, ensuring timely recording in the general ledger.
• Maintain medical accounting records and perform regular medical scheme reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances in line with Group reporting requirements.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, including additions, disposals and depreciation, and support periodic physical verification.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations across company bank accounts and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Conduct general ledger reconciliations and support month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Support internal control maintenance, flagging gaps for remediation.
• Assist in the preparation of IFRS‑compliant financial reports and schedules for management, Group and regulatory reporting.
• Provide backup support to the Finance Reporting Assistant and broader finance team.

Required profile

Required skills