PALABANA UNIVERSITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Council of Palabana University is inviting qualified and sufficiently motivated individuals to apply for the following positions in the University.

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT [1]

JOB PURPOSE

To manage and oversee the financial operations of Palabana University by ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budget control, compliance with financial regulations, and efficient utilization of financial resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Produce management accounts to support decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and university policies.

2. Budgeting & Budgetary Control

• Prepare and consolidate departmental budgets.
• Monitor budget performance and analyse variances.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and control.

3. Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to guide strategic planning.
• Advise management on financial trends and risks.

4. Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow to ensure availability of funds.
• Oversee banking activities and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper utilisation and safeguarding of funds.

5. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement and monitor internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with university financial policies and statutory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.

6. Audit Support

• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Respond to audit queries and implement recommendations.

7. Records Management

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and retrieval systems.

8. Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise finance staff and ensure efficient workflow.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance monitoring.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in computer applications and accounting software

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Full Certificate
• Minimum of ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or equivalent
• Must be a registered and practicing member of ZICA
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in accounting or financial management
• Position on full time basis.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Produce management accounts to support decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and university policies.
• Prepare and consolidate departmental budgets.
• Monitor budget performance and analyse variances.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and control.
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to guide strategic planning.
• Advise management on financial trends and risks.
• Manage cash flow to ensure availability of funds.
• Oversee banking activities and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper utilisation and safeguarding of funds.
• Implement and monitor internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with university financial policies and statutory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Respond to audit queries and implement recommendations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and retrieval systems.
• Supervise finance staff and ensure efficient workflow.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance monitoring.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in computer applications and accounting software

• Grade 12 Full Certificate
• Minimum of ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or equivalent
• Must be a registered and practicing member of ZICA