Financial Accountant

at Ndejje University
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted January 15, 2025
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:
Salary Structure: NDU 5
No. of Posts: One (1)
Reports to: University Bursar
1. Purpose of the Job:
To prepare financial reports for the University.

2. Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:
1. An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting and Finance or Business
Administration or a related field from an internationally recognised University.

2. Full professional accounting qualification e.g. ACCA, CPA, CFA, CIMA or its equivalent.
3. A member of a recognized professional accounting body like the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) or its equivalent.

4. At least seven (7) years working experience in financial management in a reputable
organisation, three (3) of which must be in a senior financial management position.

5. An excellent track record of high ethical standards and professionalism.
6. A mature and practicing Christian who subscribes to the University’s Core values and
Philosophy.
7. A person of very good standing within the Church and community.
8. A person with experience in higher education institutions will have an added advantage.
9. Between 35-45 years of age at the time of application.

3. Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain clear and up-to-date books of accounts that meet internationally accepted accounting
principles and financial reporting standards.
2. Prepare timely financial reports for audit and ensure their presentation to management.

3. Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow projection reports for informed management decision
making.
4. Prepare weekly and monthly fees collection reports for informed decision making.
5. Manage accounts receivables.
6. Review and follow up the accountabilities for all funds advanced to the University staff for
official work.

7. Conduct regular inventory, oversee and maintain an up-to-date record of the University assets.
8. Supervise the reconciliation of all the University bank accounts.
4. 9. Liaise with banks regarding students’ fees.
10. Oversee the external audit function and liaise with internal auditors.
11. Lead/train/supervise other team members within the finance function.
12. Any other official duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Applying Instructions

1. All applications must be submitted
2. Submit a signed application letter together with an updated curriculum vitae & names and
contacts of three references (including a reference of the priest of your local church).
3. Attach copies of certified academic and professional certificates and transcripts and valid
national ID or bio data page of passport.
4. Attach any other relevant documents to support the application.
5. Please Note: Electronic applications should have all the above documents scanned and
submitted as ONE (1) PDF document clearly indicating the position applied for
otherwise they will not be considered.
6. The application should be addressed to:
The University Secretary
Ndejje University
P.O. Box 7088
Kampala, Uganda

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