Job Title: University Bursar
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Vice
Chancellor through the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance &
Chancellor through the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance &
Administration)
About MUK:
Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere
University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In
January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical
College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry,
Building and Mechanics. The College soon began offering various other courses
in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It
expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa
in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher
education, offering post-school certificate courses. In 1949, it became a
University College affiliated to the University College of London, offering
courses leading to the general degrees of its then mother institution.
University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In
January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical
College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry,
Building and Mechanics. The College soon began offering various other courses
in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It
expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa
in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher
education, offering post-school certificate courses. In 1949, it became a
University College affiliated to the University College of London, offering
courses leading to the general degrees of its then mother institution.
Job Summary: The University Bursar will 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.
charged with responsibilities as provided for under Section 36 (1), (2) and (3)
of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions, Act 2001.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
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.
Key Performance Indicators:
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Bursar should
possess at least 10 (ten) years experience in a reputable Organization
five (5) of which must have been at Senior Managerial Level. - The applicant should
possess a basic Degree preferably B.Com/BBA (Accounting/Finance) or its
equivalent. - Advanced Degree
preferably MBA (Accounting/Finance) - Full professional
accounting such as ACCA or CPA Certificate or equivalent. - Must be a member of a
Professional Body
Age: Less than 55 years
How to Apply:
All applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the
vacancies above. 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.
vacancies above. 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:
406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 10th September 2014
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