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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

OVERALL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
The Bursar is responsible for financial administration within the school; the ideal candidate should have a background in finance and skills in accounting for the school’s receipts and authorized expenditures vis-à-vis the approved budgets; the role will also involve aspects of other areas including compliance, administrative responsibilities, people management and operation coordination. The person should be capable of communicating with the different stakeholders with an affinity towards impeccable reporting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Overall accountancy duties for the Schools Financials (including authorized receipt and accounting for school’s funds; management of the school accounts and Budget).
2. Monitor and provide monthly reports on the school income and expenditure in relation to budget
3. Scrutinize and pass for payment invoices received in the school following the recommended SOPs
4. Update the Cashbooks, ledgers and other tools for effective management of the school’s finances
5. Manage the assets, stock and inventory if any; provide monthly reports on status of these items
6. Issue receipts to learners and beneficiaries and maintain records of the same on receipt of authorized payments
7. Provide regular updates to the Head Teacher, school governors and WIU Field Office (Finance Assistant) on financial performance of the school.
8. Coordinate the Procurement of goods and payments following the recommended and approved Procurement procedures.
9. Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time

Skills Requirements:
1. Diploma in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, BSc Finance and Accounting from a recognized Institution.
2. At least 2 years’ relevant experience as an accounting technician
3. Proficient use of the QuickBooks Accounting Software is desirable
4. The ideal candidate must have the proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting.
5. Must have basic knowledge in computer applications like MS Office and data base management
6. Experience in and knowledge of relevant Accounting systems
7. Effective communication skills.
8. Abilities in office administration and organization.
9. Able to pay keen attention to detail and manage multiple priorities
10. Ability to work under pressure to be able to meet strict deadlines
11. Experience working in School setting is an added advantage
12. Letter of recommendation detailing good conduct (no criminal activity including protection violations) from former employer or LC authority or RWC


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

All interested applicants should submit their hand-written applications including detailed and up-todate typed curriculum Vitae, photocopies of all their academic and professional documents, photocopy of national ID or refugee attestation, Letter of recommendation detailing good conduct (no criminal activity including protection violations) from former employer or LC authority or RWC and the contact details of three professional referees addressed to:
The Human Resource Administrator
Windle International Uganda
Adjumani Field Office

All Applications should be hand delivered to Windle International Uganda Field Office in Adjumani Refugee Settlement during working hours (8:00 am- 5:00 pm; Monday to Friday).
Closing Date: All applications should be received not later than Friday 3rd March, 2023 by 5pm.

Note:
Applicants must have no history of violation of children’s rights or of Child abuse and sexual exploitation of any kind
Windle International Uganda is an equal opportunity and a corruption intolerant employer. Women and persons with disability who meet the job requirements are encouraged to apply.
No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process.
All applications will be assessed strictly on individual merit
No canvassing or lobbying will be tolerated. Individuals found to have done so will be disqualified and blacklisted.
Whereas we actively welcome all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

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