ACCOUNTANT- EXPENDITURE AND PAYABLES
Full time @Gulu University posted 29 minutes ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 27947
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
ACCOUNTANT- EXPENDITURE AND PAYABLES
POSITION: ACCOUNTANT- EXPENDITURE AND PAYABLES
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: ONE (01)
SALARY SCALE: PU6.2
REPORTS TO: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT- EXPENDITURE & PAYABLES
RESPONSIBLE FOR: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT- EXPENDITURE & PAYABLES
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide technical support to the Senior Accountant in the management of the financial transactions in the University including expenditure and salary accounts and accountability in accordance with the National and University Council financial management rules and regulations.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Keeps and maintains an updated register of all bank accounts operated by the University.
ii. Supervises the capture of all accounting information in the relevant books of accounts, data bank and back-up to protect it from loss or destruction.
iii. Participate in financial planning, budget preparation, monitoring and control.
iv. Participates in the review and updating of the financial accounting system, records keeping and internal controls for the University.
v. Verifies, certifies, and endorses financial transactions and expenditure for the University.
vi. Prepares and submits periodic financial reports to the Senior Accountant.
vii. Manages and oversees day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
viii. Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
KEY OUTPUTS
i. Register of all bank accounts operated by the University updated and maintained.
ii. All accounting information captured in the relevant books of accounts, data bank and backed-up.
iii. Financial planning, budget preparation, monitoring and control carried out.
iv. Financial accounting system, record keeping and internal controls for the University reviewed and updated.
v. Financial transactions and expenditure for the University verified, certified and endorsed.
vi. Periodic financial reports prepared and submitted
vii. Day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger managed and overseen.
viii. Any other duties assigned from time to time performed.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following:
I) An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Accounting and Finance or a related field from a recognized higher education institution.
II) Full qualification in ACCA or CPA or a related field from a recognized higher education institution is an added advantage.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
i. Public Sector Financial Management.
ii. Results Orientation,
iii. Ethics and Integrity,
iv. Communication and Computer Skills,
v. Concern for Quality.
vi. Report Writing Skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of three (3) years of work experience as Assistant Auditor or Assistant Accountant or its equivalent in a reputable organization.
AGE LIMIT
The applicant must be forty-five (45) years old or below at the time of application.
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT
The appointment shall be on permanent terms upon successful completion of a probationary period of six (06) months (where applicable).
Mode of Application
Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit six (6) hard copies of the application consisting of the following:
- Letter expressing interest in the job;
- Recent passport-size photographs attached to each copy of the application;
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Copies of relevant appointment letter(s) (where applicable).
- Copies of National Identity Card and any other relevant identification document;
- Reference letters from three (3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover, in hard copy.
- Sealed applications with the position applied for indicated on the top right corner of the envelope and reference letters should reach the address below not later than 5:00 pm on 13th October, 2026.
The University Secretary
Gulu University
P.O Box 166, Gulu
Please Note
I. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
II. Applicants who do not have National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards are inconsistent with the names and dates of birth on the other required documents, will not be shortlisted.
III. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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