Vacancy title:
Account Budget Officer

Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs University

Deadline of this Job:
31st January, 2017

Duty Station:
Nkozi, Uganda

Job details:
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a faith-based private, not-for-profit University owned by the Episcopal Conference of Catholic Bishops of Uganda. it is set to host the World Bank Center of Excellence in Agro-ecology and Livelihood Systems (ACALISE).

The Center is looking for self motivated, dynamic and ethically upright people to fill a number of positions based at its main office at the Faculty of Agriculture, Nkozi.

Accounts Budget Officer (1 Position)
Organization: Uganda Martyrs University/ACALISE
Duty Station; Nkozi, Uganda
Remuneration: Attractive package

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers and monitors the financial system in order to ensure that all sundry finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
  
• Assists with preparation of the budget; '
  
• Implements financial policies and procedures;
  
• Establishes and maintains cash controls;
  
• Establishes, maintains and reconciles the general ledger;
  
• Monitors cash reserves and investments;
  
• Prepares and reconciles bank statements;
  
• Establishes and maintains supplier accounts;
  
• Processes supplier invoices;
  
• Maintains the purchase order system;
  
• Ensures data is entered into the accounting system;
  
• Gives directive for payment on goods and services complying with due process;
  
• Ensures transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system;
  
• Prepares revenue/ income statements,
  
• Prepares balance sheets,
  
• Prepares monthly financial statements;
  
• Prepares quarterly reports and reports on variances;
  
• Assists with the annual audit, .
  
• Follows directives from time to time from the Pl and Chief Finance Officer

Qualification and Experience
Should hold a higher Degree in Accounting and Finance preferably with professional qualification in Accounting like ACCA/ CPA or Diploma in business related field.

• A minimum of two years of working experience in a relevant field in the INGO e.g. World Bank is an added advantage
• Computer literacy i.e. experience in use of Microsoft office applications i.e. word, excel and professional accounting packages.
  
• Ability and willingness to learn World Bank and Government Accounting Procedures
  
• Very well organized and able to work under pressure
  
• Excellent writing, reporting and interpersonal skills

Job application procedure
All applications should reach the Director, Human Resources by 31st January, 2017. Applications for each position must be accompanied with an up-to-date C.V, copies of relevant documents (certificates and awards), a current day telephone contact and email address.

For more information, visit our website on www.umu.ac.ug

Applications should be addressed to:
Director, Human Resources
Uganda Martyrs University
P.0. Box 5498, Kampala