Organisation: The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 13th September 2013
Reports to: Senior Accountant Stores
About New Vision:
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Job Summary:
The Assistant Accountant will be support the Inventory and Non Current Assets management unit execute its duties efficiently and effectively to realize The New Vision’s business objectives and goals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure items issued tally with the requisitions and that they are authorized by the Heads of Departments
Reconcile allotted supplier accounts and stock ledgers
Conduct accurate & timely verification and reconciliation of returns for both city Centre and upcountry
Weigh returns and parcel them for sale in order to ensure that they weigh 2okgs before they are sold
Verify number of used plates transferred to stores and ensure that they have the right documentation
Count/weigh overs & damages to ascertain their quantities & weights in preparation of scrap for sale.
Timely preparation of reports and proper filing of documents for quick reference and decision making
Oversee the offloading of deliveries from suppliers into stores and their placement into the right shelves in accordance to specified procedures and verify supplies delivered tally with ordered quantities
Conduct quarterly Asset counts to confirm existence and condition of Assets
Carry out weekly stock counts to ensure adequacy of stocks and accuracy of stock records
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The candidate should possess a Diploma in Business Studies preferably in Accounting.
- Must be computer literate with knowledge of any accounting packages
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in tight deadline driven commercial environment
- Ability to network with user departments
How to Apply:
All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, The New Vision, should send applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda
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