University Bursar Job Vacancy at Makerere University

Job Title: University Bursar

Organisation: Makerere University

Location:  Kampala

Expiry Date: 31^st December 2013

Reports to:      Vice Chancellor through the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance &

                        Administration)

Purpose of the job:      Head the Finance Department and charged with responsibilities as provided for under Section 36 (1), (2) and (3) of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions, Act 2001.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Financial planning and budget control for the University.
• Overseeing management of income, expenditure, stores and assets of the University.
• General management and administration of staff in the Finance Department.
• Maintenance of sound financial accounting system, records keeping and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors and enable them to conduct audit.
• Promote effective communication on financial/accounting matters among Units of the University.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Outputs:

• Good Financial Management and control practices.
• Optimum utilization and safeguard of University assets and resources.
• Sustainable revenue mobilization, collection and expenditure controls.
• Career advancement of staff in the Finance Department.
• Financial reporting in accordance with Public Finance Act & Accountabilities. International reporting requirements.
• Statutory audit completed and Auditor’s reports issued.
• Effective communication characterized by timely response to financial information needs.

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

i)          Basic Degree preferably B.Com/BBA (Accounting/Finance) or its equivalent.

ii)         Advanced Degree preferably MBA (Accounting/Finance)

iii)        Full professional accounting  such as ACCA or CPA Certificate or equivalent.

iv)        Must be a member of a Professional Body

Minimum work experience required:

At least 10 (ten) years experience in a reputable Organization five (5) of which must have been at Senior Managerial Level.

Tenure of appointment:

The appointment shall be for a contractual period of five years with effect from the date of assumption of duties renewable subject to satisfactory performance following appraisal.

Age Limit:       Applicants should not exceed 55 years of age.

Salary: M.3 Salary Scale.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application by the closing date.

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director

Human Resources

P.O. Box 7062

Kampala.