Vacancy title:
Accountant

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Management]

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 29 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company

Makerere University has received funding from the Governments of Uganda and South Korea to implement the Improvement of Makerere University Project. Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the various project staff positions.

Responsibilities or duties

Role: Manage the project’s financial payments and reports.

• Prepare regular project financial reports.
• Check for compliance of payment documents.
• Produce within agreed timeframes and in the standard formats, monthly financial statements and financial management reports.
• Implement adequate internal controls to manage project financial and physical resources effectively, ensuring their efficient and economic use.
• Coordinate accounting and financial arrangements for various project components and categories, adhering to Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) reporting guidelines.
• Support the timely annual financial audit and the value-for-money audit of the project.
• Submit timely reports to the Supervisor

Qualifications or requirements

• An honors Bachelor of Commerce Degree or Bachelor of Business Administration.
• Qualification in either CPA or ACCA.
• Knowledge of the Government of Uganda Integrated Financial Management System will be an added advantage.
• Advanced information technology and numeracy skills;
• Good communication & interpersonal skills;
• Team building skills;
• Integrity;

Experience needed

At least eight (8) years of practical experience in financial management or related accounting duties, three of which should be at the level of Principal Officer or equivalent at a reputable organization.

Any other provided details

• Applicants must be Ugandans.
• Applicants for all positions must not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application.
• Academic qualifications must be from recognized academic institutions.
• Makerere University is an equal opportunities employer.
• Remuneration shall be competitive based on the project’s approved funding.
• Terms of employment will be on a contract basis of 2 years.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants will be required to 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 vitae 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.

Applications MUST be submitted electronically . All attachments must not exceed 10MB.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062, Kampala

Closing Time/Date is 5:00 pm on 29th July 2026

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