University Jobs - Financial Accountant at UCU

Organisation: Uganda

Christian University (UCU)

Reports to:  University Bursar

Uganda

Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological

College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College

trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The

local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.

International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The

Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the

College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,

the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the

higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well.

Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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The Financial Accountant will be responsible for

entering all payment vouchers

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In charge of preparing, making adjustments and

reports to the Bursar of any anomalies

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Regularly checking and verifying the accuracy of the

payroll for both full time and part time staff

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In charge of reviewing monthly trial balances

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Mentoring and training all accounts personnel on

pastel accounting package

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Ensuring that documents, vouchers, cheque counter

folios, receipt copies and all supporting documents are brought for filing.

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Responsible for ensuring that all donated funds are

receipted

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Responsible for ensuring that calculations and

payments of statutory deductions are carefully done and in time.

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Mentoring and supervising Assistant Accountant

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Responsible for managing the budget including

projections and monitoring

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In charge of carrying out bank reconciliations of

all bank statements

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Take charge of reconciling cash and petty cash

floats

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Perform any other official duties that the

University Bursar may assign from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s

degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Bachelor of Business Science

majoring in Accounting and Finance from a recognised institution of higher

learning.

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Possession of professional qualification in

Accounting & Finance, obtained from an internationally recognized

institution, is a must e.g. Part II CPA/ACCA/CIA/FIA

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A minimum of three years’ experience performing

similar tasks in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.

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Working knowledge of computerized accounting

packages.

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Ability to work under pressure

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Must be a committed and mature Christian

All qualified

candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly

demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three

references.( Academic, Leadership and Pastoral). Please remember to attach two

(2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and send

to:

The Manager

Human Resource & Administration

Uganda

Christian University,

P.O. Box 4,

Mukono. Uganda

Deadline: 20^th November, 2015