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Assistant Bursar/ Accountant
2026-07-14T10:34:11+00:00
A Reputable Secondary School
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Education, and Training
Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Education
UGX
MONTH
2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
8

Role Summary:

Our client, a reputable educational institution with over 20 years of dedicated service, a workforce of 230 staff, and an enrolment of over 3,000 learners, seeks to recruit competent and experienced Assistant Bursars/Accountants. The Assistant Bursar/Accountant will manage financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports, budgets, and management accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Support audit preparations and respond to audit queries.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
  • Assist in cash flow management and financial planning.
  • Process payroll and statutory deductions.
  • Monitor expenditure and ensure cost control.
  • Prepare fee structures and manage school fee collections.
  • Support the Bursar in financial decision-making and reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years' relevant work experience.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and tax regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and professional skills.
  • High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports, budgets, and management accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Support audit preparations and respond to audit queries.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
  • Assist in cash flow management and financial planning.
  • Process payroll and statutory deductions.
  • Monitor expenditure and ensure cost control.
  • Prepare fee structures and manage school fee collections.
  • Support the Bursar in financial decision-making and reporting.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and tax regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and professional skills.
  • High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Bursar/ Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Education]

Jobs at:
A Reputable Secondary School

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Summary:

Our client, a reputable educational institution with over 20 years of dedicated service, a workforce of 230 staff, and an enrolment of over 3,000 learners, seeks to recruit competent and experienced Assistant Bursars/Accountants. The Assistant Bursar/Accountant will manage financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports, budgets, and management accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Support audit preparations and respond to audit queries.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
  • Assist in cash flow management and financial planning.
  • Process payroll and statutory deductions.
  • Monitor expenditure and ensure cost control.
  • Prepare fee structures and manage school fee collections.
  • Support the Bursar in financial decision-making and reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years' relevant work experience.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and tax regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and professional skills.
  • High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 31 2026
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
Posted: 14-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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