Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The University of Kisubi is interested in recruiting qualified persons to fill the following vacancies:

Responsibilities or duties

The Assistant Accountant shall be responsible for maintaining proper invoicing and credit records for students, as well as responding to all their queries regarding their financial obligations and standing with the University. He/she will also be the official agent with the University’s bankers as well as the immediate point of reference for the University’s correspondence relating to the finances owed by and to the University.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor of Business Administration/Management, Bachelor of Commerce, or an equivalent degree from an institution of higher learning recognised by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).

Full professional qualification in Accountancy, i.e., Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Proven experience in using automated accounting systems and diverse accounting software.

Experience needed

At least three (3) years of working experience in a similar position in a reputable organisation, preferably in an institution of higher learning.

Personal Attributes and Competences

An impeccable track record and a very high level of moral integrity and professional ethics.

Thoroughness and ability to pay attention to details.

Customer-oriented.

• Maintaining proper invoicing and credit records for students.
• Responding to all student queries regarding their financial obligations and standing with the University.
• Acting as the official agent with the University’s bankers.
• Serving as the immediate point of reference for the University’s correspondence relating to finances owed by and to the University.

• Automated accounting systems
• Diverse accounting software
• Attention to details
• Customer-oriented

• Bachelor of Business Administration/Management, Bachelor of Commerce, or an equivalent degree from an institution of higher learning recognised by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
• Full professional qualification in Accountancy, i.e., Certified Public Accountant (CPA).