Bursar Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Deputy Bursar (2 VACANCIES)
Salary Scale: M 4
Responsible to; University Bursar
Terms; Permanent

PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the University Bursar, to be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of University operations and to provide leadership and coordination in administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the University
i. Manage the financial system, ensuing maximum productivity and that it meets the needs of the University's Current and future needs
ii. Initiate continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes and the develop¬ment of the team with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.
iii. Ensure the foundation is in compliance with all internal policies and relevant regulations and ensure filings are completed in a timely manner.
iv. Assist the University Bursar to develop and oversee the internal review function to ensure that finance and operations controls and policies are complied with in the provin¬cial and field offices.
v. Supervise the accounting and finance staff and provide for appropriate career building and professional development activities to ensure a climate of growth for all employee groups.
vi, Ensure the team delivers the highest standard of departmental, cross departmental and cross foundation teamwork and customer service.
vii. Manage ongoing banking relationships for maximum efficiency.
viii, Develop cash flow forecasting and maintain a long term cash forecast.
ix. Assist the University Bursar prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financials reports with accompanying analysis of results. Responsible for financial manage¬ment reporting for University.
x. Assist the University Bursar ensure financial management reporting tolls and processes g are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the business.
xi. Provide Leadership in the annual business plan development and budgeting process.
xii. Any other duty assigned by the University Bursar, and/or other superiors

Job requirement

PERSON SPECIFICATION
i. Should have a minimum of MBA or MSC in Accounting and Finance from a recognized university;
ii. Be a fully qualified professional accountant with ACCA, CPA or CIMA OR equivalent professional accounting qualification.
iii. Must have either BBA, B.COM, BBS, BSC or BA in Finance/Accounting or a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics or equivalent quantitative discipline.
iv. Should have good leadership and interpersonal skills and should be computer literate more especially in computerized accounting software. High level of integrity is a must.
v. Eight (8) years experience three (3) of which should have been at senior level in accounting /finance and budgeting in a recognized organization/institution.

How to apply

Applications in duplicate accompanied by copies of academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three referees should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday 25th March 2011.

The Director, Human Resource
Kyambogo University,
Second Floor, Administration Block
P.O. Box 1 - KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA