The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) is an Authority created under the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act, No. 40 of 2011 to administer unclaimed financial assets. The primary mandate of the Authority is to receive unclaimed financial assets from the holders of such assets, safeguard and re-unite the assets with their rightful owners. The mandate of...

Job purpose

To support the preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial records and transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting to facilitate e ective financial management and accountability within the organization.

Job Description

• Preparing payment vouchers and committal documents for examination
• Verifying data Recorded in the cashbook
• Validating bank transactions and entries in bank statements
• Validating receipts and payments
• Updating ledgers and supporting preparation of financial reports
• Verifying balance cashbooks, imprests, and advance ledgers
• Undertaking bank deposits, dispatch of cheques and cash withdrawal
• Preparing bank reconciliation statements

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• CPA II/ ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer Applications

Key competencies and skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate e ectively across teams
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to deliver results under pressure
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, supported by keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and financial record-keeping
• Ability to work e ectively both independently and within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience

• Preparing payment vouchers and committal documents for examination
• Verifying data Recorded in the cashbook
• Validating bank transactions and entries in bank statements
• Validating receipts and payments
• Updating ledgers and supporting preparation of financial reports
• Verifying balance cashbooks, imprests, and advance ledgers
• Undertaking bank deposits, dispatch of cheques and cash withdrawal
• Preparing bank reconciliation statements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate e ectively across teams
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to deliver results under pressure
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, supported by keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and financial record-keeping
• Ability to work e ectively both independently and within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience
• Proficiency in computer Applications

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• CPA II/ ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution