Job Title: Accountant
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About US:
Uganda Christian University (UCU) is an authentic Christian institution established by the Church of Uganda in 1997 in response to a call for quality university education with a Christian perspective. Uganda Christian University replaced the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College which 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.
Job Summary: The Accountant will be responsible for the Accounts Payables function and will be under the direct supervision of the Financial Accountant.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring Budget Consumptions for departments are captured.
- Initiate payments and post entries
- Prepare accounts
- Keep account books and systems up to date
- Monitor spending and budgets
- Compile and prepare financial and budget reports
- Conduct balance sheet and bank accounts’ reconciliation
- Analyze financial performance
- Manage financial information
- Advise and help clients and staff on financial matters
- Any other official duties as may be assigned by assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant degree
- Additional certification ACCA, CPA
- At least five years of work experience as an Accountant
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures
- Proficient in General Ledger functions
- Advanced MS Excel skills, proficiency in SAP accounting software
- Knowledge, skills and ability to perform the required tasks
- Attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
- A mature and practicing Christian who upholds the University’s Core values and Instruments of Identity
How to Apply:
All candidates should send;
- Two (2) copies of an application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references (Academic, Pastoral & Leadership).
- Two (2) copies of certified academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director, Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda Christian University,
Pilkington Building,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono. Uganda
OR
Email to: [email protected] (All the attachments should be in ONE PDF document)
Deadline: 1st November 2021 by 5:00pm
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