Accounts Assistant

Submitted by admin on 5 May 2026

Organization 

AFRO ARAB YOUTH COUNCIL 

Location

Bunamwaya Zzana

Post Title

Accounts Assistant

Duration

I year 

Department

Finance and Administration

Line Manager/Reporting 

Accountant

Directly Supervises

N/A

 

Context

Afro Arab Youth Council (AAYC) was inaugurated by youth of Africa and Arab world gathering in Khartoum, Sudan in 2004. Its headquarter later changed to Uganda after the resolution of the Afro Arab Youth Festival of 2008, in Munyonyo (Kampala Declaration) that resolved to construct its AAYC permanent home in Kampala. A secretariat was set up at Bunamwaya to pursue the objectives of the AAYC as outlined in the AAYC Statutes.

The AAYC aims to use practical approaches to deal with youth pressing issues and provide realistic solutions which corelate with the current times. It is therefore an advocacy group for youth with membership of over 50 countries of the African and Arab world including African Union, Arab League and other International bodies.

 

Position Objective

Supply administrative support to accountant by performing clerical tasks such as ledger entries, petty cash management, filing, handling mail, making phone calls, replying to emails and basic bookkeeping.

Main Duties (30%)

  • Providing support to the Accounting Department.
  • Performing basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
  • Handling communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Processing transactions, issuing checks, preparing invoices and updating ledgers, budgets, etc.
  • Assisting in the Preparation of financial reports.
  • Assisting with audits and queries.
  • Managing payments and data collection in collaboration with the accountant.
Attendance (50%)

Full time

Any other duties (10%)

Working and or supporting the team

Delegation of work (5%)

Assigned work

Accomplishment (5%)

Of tasks

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Proficiency with computers and bookkeeping software.
  • Exceptional time management skills.
  • Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
  • Professional manner and a strong ethical code.
  • Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
  • Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other relevant field
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is very important.
  • Familiar with Accounting Software
  • Knowledge on functioning of International NGOs.

Salary

  • As per the AAYC salary structure

 

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