Muni University Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda

Muni University Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose

To assist the University Bursar in providing financial and accounting services, implementation of internal control systems and policies, prepare designated reports and ensure integrity of data posting in the financial information system
general ledger.

Key Functions

  • Preparing periodic financial statements and reports for the University;
  • Preparing and reconciling bank statements to iron out discrepancies with the cash book;
  • Carrying out daily financial adjustments from vouchers and ledgers ;
  • Monitors monthly budget performance and provides feedback and support to the Heads of Departments/Units in managing their budgets.
  • Provides technical support to ensure integrity of accounts receivables, payable, payroll and general ledger balances, stores and primary data
    capture.
  • Ensures the implementation of internal financial controls, monitor and address areas of risk.
  • Supervises, timely receipt and verification of monthly bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis.
  • Assists in responding to financial audit queries and addressing internal control risks.
  • Prepares and submits weekly financial reports to the finance committee of management.
  • Prepares for submission, Commitment Control System (CCS) returns to the Ministry responsible for Finance.
  • Preparing for submission Non Tax Revenue returns to the Ministry
    responsible for Finance.
  • Prepares for submission, quarterly Appropriation-In-Aid reports to the
    Ministry responsible Education.
  • Prepares Quarterly Cash Limits Projections for submission to the Ministry responsible for Finance.
  • Supervising Accounts staff and evaluating their performance; and

    Key outputs
  • Periodic financial statements and reports for the District prepared;
  • Bank statements prepared and reconciled to cash books;
  • Daily financial adjustments from vouchers and ledgers carried out;
  • Responses to financial audit queries available.
  • Availability of weekly financial reports made availability for the University
    Bursar for discussion with the budget desk of management.
  • Availability of ad-hock financial information to Management.
  • Commitment Control System (CCS) returns made availability for the University Bursar.
  • Non Tax Revenue returns made availability for the University Bursar.
  • Quarterly Appropriation-In-Aid reports made availability for the University Bursar.
  • Quarterly/Annual contract Performance report, Annual Board of Survey report and Ministerial Policy Statement records prepared.
  • Staff in accounts section supervised and their performance evaluated;

    Person Specifications
  • Shall hold full professional qualifications of CPA, or ACCA
  • Shall hold a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Studies, or
    Commerce (Accounting option), or Masters in Financial Management
  • Shall hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Studies, or Commerce (Accounting option), or Accounting and Finance
  • Shall have a minimum experience of three (6) years with a reputable organization 3 of which should be at senior level or as an accountant.
  • Shall be a member of Chartered Professional Body (CPA; ACCA; CIMA,CA; etc)

    How to Apply
  • Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans and non-Ugandans of high academic level to fill various vacant posts in Muni University.
  • Hand written or typed application letters should be submitted in triplicate to the
    office of University Secretary, Muni University, P. O. Box 725 or Kampala liaison form in Makarere University Lincoln House A2, Arua, to be received not later than 28th June, 2019.
  • The detailed job descriptions and the person specifications for the positions advertised can be viewed on the University web-site, www.muni.ac.ug
  • The application letter should bear the title of the post and the reference number specified against the vacancy.
  • Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, Academic Documents, and three recent certified passport size photographs, a typed and signed CV and any other relevant documents.
  • The application must include the applicant’s telephone contact, e-mail address and telephone numbers of three referees.
  • An applicant should not apply for more than two posts.
  • An applicant who shall not formally receive communication from the University on completion of the selection exercise should consider
    themselves unsuccessful.
  • For the post of a security Guard, an applicant who has served in the armed forces and has left service should attach his/her discharge letter.
  • For more information and job application details, see; Muni University Senior Accountant Jobs in Uganda

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