Accountant

EXTERNAL ADVERT

Cavendish University Uganda (CUU), which commenced operations in 2008 is a leading private University fully licensed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). CUU’s is Vision to be a Centre of Excellence Innovation and Transformation.

The University seeks to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual to fill the following position;

A. Position Details

Position Title: Accountant
Reports To: Chief Accountant
Direct Reports: None
Key Working Relationships: Students, Faculty Deans, Heads of Department

B. Main Purpose of the Job

As a part of the Finance team, the position holder shall be responsible for preparation of various financial reports, perform reconciliations, profitability analysis as well as handling other projects as shall be assigned.

C. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor faculty and unit expenses ensuring expenditure control and compliance
• Prepare monthly management, financial reports and cash flow reports
• Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing and reporting
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and work closely with the operations and Faculty Teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis
• Develop financial models and analyze financial data, analyze and provide actionable insights for decision making
• Prepare faculty and other project costs, cost tracking, monitoring and reporting
• Maintain an updated fixed assets ledger
• Lead financial audit readiness and coordination

D. Personal Specifications

• First degree in BCOM or BBA (Accounting option)
• Professional qualification (ACCA or CPA)
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in a busy commercial environment
• Working experience in Pastel, and strong capabilities using Ms. Excel and PowerPoint
• Team work, communication and interpersonal skill

How to Apply

Suitable and qualified applicants should submit an application, updated CV, copies of relevant academic documents to the Human Resource Office Cavendish University Uganda Plot 1469 Ggaba Road or email to hrd@cavendish.ac.ug not later than 9th December 2024.

Cavendish University Uganda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.