Financial Accountant

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009, as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. It’s mandated to coordinate, promote, and monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision of “Lives transformed through e-service delivery”.

APPOINTMENTS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans with a dream of building their professional careers in a dynamic and fast-growing sector. The successful candidates will fill the positions of;

Internal Auditor

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

As a responsible and equal-opportunity employer, NITA-U is committed to providing competitive employment terms to successful candidates with the right qualifications, skills, competencies, and experiences. The job specifications, descriptions, and other details are found on the NITA-U official website (www.nita.go.ug)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/job-applications/job-application-form), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.

The Executive Director,

National Information Technology

Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),

Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)

P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0417 801 038

Via email: hr@nita.go.ug

The deadline for applications for the positions is 29^th May 2026 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). Only Soft copy applications will be accepted, and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above).

FEEDBACK

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in one’s favour, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.

6. Privacy Notice

Your privacy matters to us. NITA–U will use the information you provide only to process your job application, keep it secure, and retain it for no longer than necessary. You can ask to access, correct, or erase your data at any time by writing to hr@nita.go.ug. See the full privacy notice on our website at https://www.nita.go.ug/data-protection-privacy-notice

Directorate: Personal Data Protection Office
Department: National Personal Data Protection Director’s Office
Reports to: National Personal Data Protection Director
Salary Grade: N5
Jobs that report to this role: None

Job Purpose

To prepare, maintain, and report on financial activities in line with policies, regulations and International Public Sector Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Key Accountabilities

Prepare financial reports and statutory accounts.
Record, account, and report on business and financial transactions.
Maintain subsidiary, control, and ledger accounts.
Reconcile and manage outstanding items on cashbooks, bank accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Undertake custody of fixed assets, including maintenance of a fixed asset register.
Preparing and filing statutory returns.
Follow up on audit queries.
To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements

Education

BCom/BBA/BSc (Accounting/Finance option) or its equivalent from a reputable university.
Full member of a Professional Accountancy Body (ACCA/CPA, U) is a requirement.

Experience

At least three (3) years of hands-on working experience gained while serving with a reputable public, commercial, or donor-funded organisation, one of which must have been acquired in a similar role.

Technical Expertise

Excellent spreadsheet skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Computerized accounting packages.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent report writing skills.

Nature and Scope

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork.
Integrity.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent communication skills.
Customer centricity skills.
Passionate about growth.
Supervisory skills.

Level of Responsibility

None