Senior Accountant - Full Time

Qualifications and experience:

1. Must have a Master’s degree in either: - Finance and Accounting or, Commerce (Accounting op-tion) or Business Administration/Studies (accounting option) obtained from a recognized institu-tion of higher learning.

1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in either: - Finance and Accounting or, Commerce (Accounting op-tion) or Business Administration/Studies (accounting option) obtained from a recognized institu-tion of higher learning.

1. At least Five (5) years working experience in financial management of a reputable organization, three (3) of which should have been at a senior management level.

1. Must have full professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA and should be a member of one of these professional bodies.

1. Must possess excellent IT skills, Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, MIS, Power point, Access etc.

1. Must have good working knowledge of standard office documentation software and with demon-strable knowledge and skills in computerised Financial Management systems and packages e.g. Pastel, SAP is a MUST.

1. Should have high integrity with excellent communication, leadership and people skills.

1. Should have the ability to initiate and institute measures to enforce prudent financial manage-ment and proper use and accountability of the University’s fiscal resources.

1. Should possess the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

1. Should have the ability to work under minimum supervision and the ability to flex working hours.

1. Should be a committed and practicing Christian with unquestionable integrity.

Main duties and responsibilities:  

1. Preparing the monthly, quarterly, annual and final financial reports in accordance with the law and university policies or as required by management or council and for managerial purposes.

1. Overseeing the proper management of the assets register.

1. Supervising the revenue and expenditure of all College projects and analyzing their viability.

1. Preparing adjustment journals.

1. Preparing and verifying the accuracy of payroll records for both full time and part time staff.

1. Ensures that all the financial policies and procedures of the Institution are followed & adhered to.

1. Ensuring that all financial transactions in the College are handled according to the strategic plan.

1. Supervises preparation of final accounts ready for external audit.

1. Follow up of any bank queries.

1. Ensures proper and timely Accounts staff appraisal and follow up on any issues arising.

1. Supervises and manages in the establishment of the fixed assets register.

1. Manages and supervises payroll preparation, authorization and approval.

1. Ensures that statutory deductions like NSSF, PAYE are correctly computed and withheld.

1. Ensures that the accounts of UCU Mbale are prepared in time and submitted to Management and Advisory Council and its Committees.

1. Withdraws funds from banks for official use and collecting bank statements and cheque books from the relevant banks.

1. Identifies staff training needs for the department and recommending them to the Staff Develop-ment Committee for action.

1. Verification of all requisition forms.

1. Any other official duty as shall be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.