Assistant Accountant Jobs – Makerere University Kampala

Job Title:      Assistant Accountant

Organisation: Makerere University Kampala

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.

Job Summary: Support to operationalize the accounting function of the University.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the revenue Budget Preparation, monitoring & control;
• Maintain accounting records and reporting;
• Monitor revenue and expenditure performance against budget;
• Reconcile revenue collected to the bank account;
• Review accounting systems identify weaknesses and propose improvements;
• Contribute towards innovations, creativity and fundraising strategy;
• Process payments and perform clerical works as assigned;
• Perform any other related duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Honours B.Com/BBA (Finance and Accounting), BSc. Finance or CPA (U) or ACCA or an Honours Bachelor’s Degree with a bias in accounting option obtained from a recognised awarding institution.

Skills/Competences

• Must be industrious and self-driven;
• Integrity
• Must be computer literate;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to withstand pressure;
• Able to lead and build teams;
• Financial management and budgeting skills.
• Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 18th August 2025

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience required