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Job Title:   Assistant Accountant, Office of the University Bursar (9 Fresher Jobs)    

Organization:  Makerere University, Kampala (MUK)

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:  Accountant

About the Company:

Makerere University, Kampala is Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922. It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the revenue budget preparation, monitoring and control;
• Maintain accounting records and reporting;
• Monitor revenue and expenditure performance against budget;
• Reconcile revenue collected to 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 may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Honours degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Finance/Accounting, Finance and Accounting, Finance)

Skills/Competences      

• Must be industrious and self-driven;
• Integrity;
• Must be computer literate;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to withstand pressure;
• 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 applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the link below.

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Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Director

Human Resources

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062

Kampala

Deadline: 16th September 2024

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