Assistant Accountant
Full time @Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) posted 50 minutes ago in Education Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 24622
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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 Education
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Assistant Accountant
Salary Scale: PU7
Reports to: Accountant
Responsible for: None
Job Purpose
To perform general accounting duties involving tracking accountability, up-dating and maintaining books of accounts of the Institute.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides custody for accounting records and documents.
- Processes employment tax payments, Local Service tax and NSSF returns and keep records thereof.
- Posts financial transactions, cashbooks, subsidiary ledgers to General ledger and maintain up-to-date record of books of accounts.
- Prepares and reconciles payroll transaction reports.
- Enters transactions into the commitment control register.
- Keeps custody of cash/imprest, effect payments, and maintain up-to-date cash book records.
- Prepares draft monthly reconciliation reports.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
- An Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce (Accounting option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Studies (Accounting option), Finance and Accounting or related fields; OR A full professional Accounting Qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE from a recognized Institution and accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
Working Experience
- Not Applicable.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit five (5) hard copies of their application in a sealed application package containing the following documents:
- A signed application letter clearly indicating the position applied for and the Job Reference Number in the subject line.
- A detailed, up-to-date, and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including current contact details and the names and contacts of three (3) referees (Academic, Professional, and Personal). One referee must be the applicant’s current or most recent employer. Referees should send confidential reference letters directly to jobs@unite.ac.ug.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Equated certificates from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for all foreign academic qualifications.
- A copy of the National Identity Card (NIN).
- Copies of previous appointment letters.
- Serving officers must attach copies of their current payslips.
Applicants should clearly indicate “Application for the Post of ……………” on the envelope.
Applications that are incorrectly addressed or do not include the required documents will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Age Limit: Applicants should be 45 years or below at the time of application, except for the position of Dean of Students, where the maximum age is 55 years.
- Tenure of Appointment: Positions on Salary Scales PU1–PU3 are offered on a contract basis. Positions on Salary Scales PU4–PU15 are permanent, subject to successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
- Detailed Job Descriptions and Person Specifications are available on the Institute’s website: www.unite.ac.ug.
Submission of Applications
Applications should be delivered physically to the address below not later than 18th August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (East African Time).
The Secretary, Appointments Board
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Kira Municipality
P.O. Box 7112
Kampala
Important Notes
- UNITE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are encouraged to indicate this in their application to facilitate the necessary arrangements.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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