Job
Title: University
Bursar
Title: University
Bursar
Organization: Makerere
University (MUK)
University (MUK)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Vice-Chancellor
About MUK:
Makerere University
is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the
leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.
is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the
leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.
Job Summary: The University Bursar provides leadership to the Directorate of Finance
Planning and Investment; and shall be responsible for the Financial
Administration, Investment and Planning of the University and shall maintain
the Accounts in a form determined by the University.
Planning and Investment; and shall be responsible for the Financial
Administration, Investment and Planning of the University and shall maintain
the Accounts in a form determined by the University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Financial Administration, Planning and
Budgeting. - Overseeing management of Income,
Expenditure, Stores and Assets of the University. - Setting Budget priorities and Assessing
Budgeting Proposals for their coherence with the Strategic Goals of the
University. - Developing and maintaining University
cash flow forecasts. - Maintaining sound Financial Accounting
System, Records Keeping and Internal Controls. - Tasked with the coordination with
External Auditors and enabling the External Audit process. - Promoting financial communication among
Units of the University. - Effectively coordinating the
implementation of Donor Funded Projects. - Providing guidance to the Strategic
Planning and Development of the University. - The University Bursar is tasked with
initiating and coordinating the preparation and production of Long and
Short Term Corporate Plans. - Overseeing, reviewing and coordinating
the implementation of the overall Investment Strategy of the University. - Providing a Monitoring and Measurement
Program which will permit evaluation of the performance of the Investment,
Planning and Financial Managers. - Perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Vice Chancellor.
Key Result Areas:
- Leadership in Financial Administration,
Planning, Investment and Budgeting provided. - Sound management of a system of Income,
Expenditure, Stores and Assets in use provided. - Budget priorities and Proposals clearly
developed in line with Strategic Goals of the University. - Financial Accounting System maintained,
Records kept and Internal Controls put in place. - Annual Budget and Work Plans prepared
and promptly submitted. - Updated Books of Accounts maintained and
periodic Financial Statements or Reports prepared, analyzed and timely
submitted. - Effective Financial communication
amongst Units of the University promoted. - Monitoring and Evaluation mechanisms for
the performance of the University Investments developed and implemented. - Donor Funded Projects effectively
coordinated and monitored. - The Overall University Investment
Strategy reviewed and effectively implemented. - Strategic and Development plans
developed and implemented.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Honours
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
(Accounting/Finance Option) or BSc Finance/Accounting; - Masters Degree in any of the following:
•
MBA
(Accounting/Finance Option);
MBA
(Accounting/Finance Option);
•
MSc
Finance;
MSc
Finance;
•
MSc.
Accounting;
MSc.
Accounting;
•
MA
Accounting;
MA
Accounting;
- Full Professional Accounting Certificate
ACCA or CPA. (All the above requirements 1 – 3 must be from a recognized
Institution). - Must be a Member of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) - A minimum of ten years of relevant
working experience, five of which must have been at Senior Managerial
level in Large Reputable Organization; - Senior Managerial experience relevant to
Finance, Strategic Planning and Investment. - Evidence of Team Leadership including
team building and individual professional development; - The University Bursar should have proven
experience of formulating and implementing Strategic Plans that reflect
and support organizational needs. - Advanced IT and Numeracy skills;
- Good Communication and Interpersonal
skills with proven ability to build productive relationship with Senior
Management Employees and External Stakeholders; - A commitment to, and experience of
working to achieve the highest possible standards in the context of new
developments in large organizations.
How to Apply:
All qualified
candidates should send apply online at the link below. Applicants for this
position should ensure that their referees have submitted reference letters on
[email protected]
candidates should send apply online at the link below. Applicants for this
position should ensure that their referees have submitted reference letters on
[email protected]
Deadline: 18th June 2018
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