Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position; College Bursar
Job Code; J22/11Apr/01
Location; MBALE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Department; Academic Registrar
Job Type; Full Time
Qualification; MASTERS
Pay Rate; CUM4
Duration; Not Specified
Travel; Not Specified
Posted On; 01st April 2022 01:00 PM
Closing On; 22nd April 2022 05:00 PM

Main purpose of the job:
The Campus Bursar is the overall in charge of the Accounts Department. To ensure the responsibilities of the department are accomplished through proper staff supervision.

Qualifications and experience:
1. Must have a Master’s degree in either Finance and Accounting or Commerce (Accounting option) or Business Administration/Studies (accounting option) obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
2. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Finance and Accounting or Commerce (Accounting option) or Business Administration/Studies (Accounting option) obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning or Full professional Accounting qualification in ACCA, CPA, CIMA or CIA.
3. Must have worked as a Bursar or in a similar position for at least one (1) in a higher institution of learning or must have worked as an Accountant for two (2) years in a higher institution of higher learning.
4. Must be a good team player.
5. Knowledge of computer Accounting packages like Pastel, SAP is a MUST.
6. Christian with high integrity and proven track record, preferable of the Anglican Faith.
7. High level of confidentiality.
8. Ability to work under minimum supervision.
9. Ability to flex working hours.

Main Duties and responsibilities:
1. Ensures that all the financial policies and procedures of the Institution are followed & adhered to.
2. Budgeting-in charge of preparing the budget of the College and ensuring that finances are spent according to the budget.
3. Ensuring that all financial transactions in the College are handled according to the strategic plan.
4. Planning for and supervising other staff in the Accounts Department.
5. Supervises preparation of final accounts ready for external audit.
6. Follow up of any bank queries.
7. Motivating staff and counselling.
8. Ensures proper and timely Accounts staff appraisal and follow up on any issues arising.
9. Supervise and manages in the establishment of the fixed assets register.
10. Oversees the stores function.
11. Manages and supervises payroll preparation, authorization and approval.
12. Ensures that statutory deductions like NSSF, PAYE are correctly computed and withheld.
13. Ensures that the accounts of the UCU Mbale are prepared in time and submitted to Management and Advisory Council and its Committees.
14. Withdraws funds from banks for official use and hands them over to cashier for disbursement.
15. Identifies staff training needs for the department and recommending them to the Staff Development Committee for action.
16. Collects bank statements and cheque books from the relevant banks.
17. Verification of all requisition forms.
18. Any other official duty as shall be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
1. Send two (2) copies of an application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references (Academic, Pastoral & Leadership)
2. Two (2) copies of CERTIFIED academic and professional certificates and transcripts
3. apply at: https://alpha.ucu.ac.ug/mis/jobs 
Deadline 22nd April 2022

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