Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Transactions Management:
   • Capture information regarding the University’s expenditures into the accounting system.
   • Post all departmental petty cash transactions and ensure they are properly accounted for.
   • Monitor the University’s expenditure against the annual budget.
   • Prepare accurate and complete withholding tax returns.
2. Reconciliations and Reporting:
   • Perform bank reconciliations for all University bank accounts.
   • Maintain and reconcile the University’s creditors and fixed asset register.
   • Prepare weekly cash flow reports to ensure that funds are properly managed.
   • Assist with the accountabilities for funds advanced to University staff for official duties.
3. Administrative Support:
   • Ensure proper filing of all expenditure-related documents.
   • Provide support to the Management Accountant in various financial tasks as needed.
   • Prepare various reports and financial documentation as assigned.
4. General Financial Assistance:
   • Assist with the monitoring of University expenditure and ensure it aligns with the annual budgets.
   • Perform any other accounting-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting or Finance, or any related Accounting and Finance degree from a recognized institution.
• At least Level II of professional qualification in Accounting (e.g., CPA or ACCA).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Accounts Assistant in a reputable organization.
• Proficiency in computerized accounting packages and a strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work beyond normal working hours.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A mature and practicing Christian who aligns with the University’s core values and philosophy.
• Strong standing within the Church and the community.
• Experience in a higher education institution will be an added advantage.
• Age between 25-35 years at the time of application.

Mode of Application:

To apply, please follow these steps:

1. Submit your application electronically to hr-search@ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug.
2. Attach the following documents in ONE (1) PDF file:
   • Signed application letter.
   • Updated CV with names and contacts of three referees, including a reference from your local church priest.
   • Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts.
   • Valid National ID or bio-data page of your passport.
   • Any other relevant supporting documents.
3. Address your application to:
   • The University Secretary
   • Ndejje University
   • P.O. Box 7088, Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 31st January 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.