Accountant Jobs in Uganda 2024

Vacancy Title: Accountant

Number of Vacancies: (1) Position

Organization: University of Kisubi (Unk)

Duty Station: Kisubi, Uganda

Deadline: Wednesday, January 03 2024

 

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Background Information:

The University is private and is provisionally licensed by the National Council for Higher Education. The owners of the University are the Registered Trustees of the Uganda Brothers of Christian Instruction, who, together with Management, staff, and students, cherish the mission of providing Holistic Education through Teaching, Innovation, and Research for social transformation, grounded in the Catholic Ethos.

 

JOB DETAILS:

The primary responsibility of the Accountant shall be to prepare and examine financial records, and to ensure that they are accurate, consistent with the University’s accounting policies and regulations as well as compliant with the best national and international best practices as per the established legal and regulatory frameworks.

He/she shall make sure that records are prepared in time and that the University’s financial obligations are adhered to promptly.

Working in conjunction with the auditors, the Accountant shall perform overviews of the financial operations of the University to ensure that it runs efficiently.

 He/she shall also help and advise the University to create plans of action for its improved financial well--

being.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

ü  Continuous checking of the bookkeeping and accounts posting to the General Ledger.

ü  Preparing the university financial reports.

ü  Guiding the different units of the University in the preparation of their respective annual budgets

ü  Providing Accounting Information for Auditing purposes.

ü  Maintaining books of accounts, processing payments, and keeping up-to-date records of accounts.

ü  Examines the bank reconciliation statements.

ü  Verifying that all accounting reports are adequately supported by relevant documentation.

ü  Ascertaining that all accountability documents are adequately secured and stored safely.

ü  Ensuring that proper internal controls are in place.

ü  Making sure that the University Asset Register is updated and maintained.

ü  Ensuring that statements and records comply with established laws and regulations

ü  Making recommendations towards the realization of best practices in the University’s financial management as well as safeguarding its financial health

ü  Suggesting ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues

ü  Participate in the annual stock-taking

ü  Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

 

Qualification, Experience, and Skills

 

ü  Master’s Degree in the relevant field and a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business

ü  Administration/Management or an equivalent degree from an institution of higher learning recognized by NCHE.

ü  At least level two of professional qualification such as ACCAor CPA,

ü  At least three (3) years of working experience as an Accountant in a reputable organization, preferably in an institution of higher learning

ü  Demonstrate understanding of the legal and regulatory framework regarding taxes and other financial obligations, particularly about educational institutions of higher learning

ü  Familiarity with best practices in accounting and setting precedents for financial health and stability in not-for-profit organizations, particularly in institutions of higher learning

ü  Proven experience in using automated accounting systems and diverse accounting packages

ü  Excellent knowledge of Accounting Software packages

ü  Outstanding organizational, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

ü  Good organizational, negotiation, and engagement skills

Personal Attributes and Competences

ü  An impeccable track record and a very high level of moral integrity and professional ethics

ü  A strong sense of business acumen

ü  Ability to build and work as a team

ü  An exceptional ability to be creative and innovative

ü  Thoroughness and ability to pay attention to detail

ü  Ability to set targets and beat deadlines

ü  Ability to work under pressure, and to deliver positive results under minimum supervision

 

How to Apply:

Submit your application to the address below no later than 3rd January 2024, 5:00pm.

The Director, Human Resource

University of Kisubi

P.O. Box 182, Entebbe

Or via Email address: hr@unik.ac.ug

Only short-listed candidates will be informed,