Job Title:   Accountant

Organisation: Cavendish University Uganda (CUU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Accountant

About US:

Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) is a leading Private University in Uganda established in 2008 and is licensed and accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Our student-centric academic model deploys global best practices in teaching and learning and aims to fulfil the Mission of Cavendish University, which is to transform and inspire students to reach their full potential in employment, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership.

Job Summary:   As a part of the Finance team, the position holder shall be responsible for preparation of various financial reports, perform reconciliations, profitability analysis as well as handling other projects as shall be assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor faculty and unit expenses ensuring expenditure control and compliance
• Prepare monthly management, financial reports and cash flow reports
• Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing and reporting
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and work closely with the operations and Faculty Teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis
• Develop financial models and analyze financial data, analyze and provide actionable insights for decision making
• Prepare faculty and other project costs, cost tracking, monitoring and reporting
• Maintain an updated fixed assets ledger
• Lead financial audit readiness and coordination

• First degree in BCOM or BBA (Accounting option)
• Professional qualification (ACCA or CPA)
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in a busy commercial environment
• Working experience in Pastel, and strong capabilities using Ms. Excel and PowerPoint
• Team work, communication and interpersonal skill

Suitable and qualified applicants should submit an application, updated CV, copies of relevant academic documents to the Human Resource Office Cavendish University Uganda Plot 1469 Ggaba Road or email to hrd@cavendish.ac.ug