Makerere University Business School School Bursar Jobs in Uganda
Makerere University Business School School Bursar Jobs in Uganda
The School Bursar shall:Provide leadership to the Office of the School Bursar;
Be responsible for the financial administration and planning of the School, and
Maintain the accounts of the School in a form prescribed by the School Council.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop strategic financial plans and budgets in line with the School’s Strategic Plan outlining projected revenue sources and expenditures and measures to be taken to control costs;
Oversee and ensure that the School’s financial records are maintained according to the law, policies, and procedures laid down by the Council and the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), and that they are in line with international accounting standards;
Maintain effective financial management systems and procedures in accordance with Government Financial Policies, Procedures, and Regulations;
Coordinate with the External Auditors and enable them to conduct audits in line with government regulations;
Prepare and maintain financial statements in compliance with relevant laws and standards;
Develop fiscal plans, consolidate and monitor implementation of the School budgets and work plans;
Enforce compliance to instituted accounting, accountability, and risk management systems for resources and assets of the School;
Develop and report financial forecasts, including cash flow forecasts, to guide fiscal policy and financial management in the School;
Maintain a sound financial accounting system and expenditure control procedures to ensure compliance with internal control measures and Government guidelines;
Maintain an effective system for coordinating Financial and Accounting matters among Units and Sections of the School;
Ensure proper maintenance, storage, and security of the School’s financial and accounting documents;
Manage the performance of staff in the Office of the School Bursar; and
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal from time to time.
Key Outputs
Strategic Financial Plans and Budgets for the School.
Updated revenue collection and expenditure controls.
Digitized and updated Financial Information Management System.
Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Final accounts of the School audited.
Desirable Attributes:
Proficiency in the use of computerized financial management systems, including word processing and spreadsheets (Key attribute)
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills;
A good track record of managing large budgets comparable to that of MUBS.
Good knowledge of government policies and procedures on financial accounting.
High level of integrity.
Good
financial track record.
Person Specification:
An Honors Bachelors Degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) from a recognized institution.
A Masters Degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting/Finance).
Full professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA or CPA Certificate.
At least 10 (ten) years of work experience in an organization comparable in size to MUBS, five (5) of which must have been at senior managerial level.
Must be an active member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
Must be a citizen of Uganda aged between 35 and 55 years.
A certificate of tax compliance from the Uganda Revenue Authority.
Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit three (3) copies of their application together with the following:
A detailed and current Curriculum Vitae.
Names and addresses of three referees (1 Academic and 2 Professional) who should be advised to send reference letters direct to the Principal, MUBS under confidential cover, plus their postal, telephone, and email addresses. Applicants are requested to ensure that at least two (2) of the three referees have forwarded reference letters concerning the application at the time of submission.
Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates. Original documents should not be sent at this stage.
Copies of the candidate’s birth certificate and relevant Passport pages/National Identity Card.
How to Apply
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department.
Sealed applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and bearing the title of the position in the right-hand corner of the envelope must be forwarded to reach the Secretary, MUBS Appointments Board, at the address indicated below, not later than August 7, 2023.
The Secretary, Appointments Board
Makerere University Business School
Plot M21a, Old Portbell Road
P.o. Box 1337 Kampala – Uganda
Email: schsecretary@mubs.ac.ug (electronic applications can be sent to this email) Tel: 0414 338 130
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