Kabale University invites applications from suitably qualified and interested members of staff of Kabale University for the following internal vacancy.
JOB TITLE : ACCOUNTANT/ FINANCE
Salary Scale : PU6.2NTNSc
No. of posts : 02
Serial. No. : INT AD 1/1/2026
Responsible to : Senior Assistant Bursar
Responsible for : Assistant Accountant/ Senior Accounts Assistant
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
- To provide financial services in the accounts section within the approved budget and in line with the financial regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Assists the Senior Assistant Bursar in the general administration of the Finance Unit.
- Passes payment vouchers both for locally generated funds and Treasury funds.
- Advises on the operation of student finances and prepares student related budget items.
- Prepares final accounts.
- Receives and scrutinizes invoices for conformity to financial regulations.
- Arranges the receipts of revenue by liaising with the cash office.
- Reconciles money received and banked.
- Coordinates the inspectorate team that inspects the books of accounts for the various units.
- Manages the staff statutory deductions
- Interprets reports and makes appropriate recommendations
- Prepares quarterly financial reports
- Performs any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
- Master’s in Business related field (Accounting & Finance) from recognised Institution.
- A Bachelor’s in Business related field (Accounting & Finance) OR full professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA.
- Should have three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Accountant or its equivalent. from a recognized institution.
- Should have good leadership and communication skills.
- Should be proficient in using word processing, spreadsheet as well as computerized accounting systems software.
Applications for this internal vacancy shall be submitted strictly through the Kabale University Online Recruitment System. Applicants are required to create or update their profiles, complete the online application process and upload all the required supporting documents through the recruitment portal.
Online Recruitment Portal: https://jobs.kab.ac.ug/
Applicants should upload the following documents:
- A typed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
- Postal and telephone contacts
- Names and telephone contacts of three referees
- Any other relevant supporting documents as required
In addition, the application should be written through the applicant’s supervisor and accompanied by complete staff appraisal forms for the last two (2) years.
Please note that applications submitted in hard copy will not be accepted. Only applications successfully submitted through the Online Recruitment System before the deadline will be considered.
The deadline for submission of online applications is Friday, 7 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Important Notice
- Applications must be submitted only through the Kabale University Online Recruitment System.
- No hard copy applications will be received or considered.
- The application should be routed through the applicant’s supervisor and accompanied by complete appraisal forms for the last two years.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Organization.