About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College 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. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The Financial Accountant will be responsible for entering all payment vouchers
· In charge of preparing, making adjustments and reports to the Bursar of any anomalies
· Regularly checking and verifying the accuracy of the payroll for both full time and part time staff
· In charge of reviewing monthly trial balances
· Mentoring and training all accounts personnel on pastel accounting package
· Ensuring that documents, vouchers, cheque counter folios, receipt copies and all supporting documents are brought for filing.
· Responsible for ensuring that all donated funds are receipted
· Responsible for ensuring that calculations and payments of statutory deductions are carefully done and in time.
· Mentoring and supervising Assistant Accountant
· Responsible for managing the budget including projections and monitoring
· In charge of carrying out bank reconciliations of all bank statements
· Take charge of reconciling cash and petty cash floats
· Perform any other official duties that the University Bursar may assign from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Bachelor of Business Science majoring in Accounting and Finance from a recognised institution of higher learning.
· Possession of professional qualification in Accounting & Finance, obtained from an internationally recognized institution, is a must e.g. Part II CPA/ACCA/CIA/FIA
· A minimum of three years’ experience performing similar tasks in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.
· Working knowledge of computerized accounting packages.
· Ability to work under pressure
· Must be a committed and mature Christian
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.( Academic, Leadership and Pastoral). Please remember to attach two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and send to:
The Manager Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University,
Pilkington Building,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono. Uganda
E-mail to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Deadline: 10th February, 2017