Assistant Accountant at University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

Office of the Human Resource Manager
Assistant Accountant 

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Accountant to join the accounting staff in the Finance Office at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. The Assistant Accountant will be in charge of financial accounting and reporting including but not limited to the preparation of accurate monthly financial reports in a timely manner, journal entries, reconciliations, preparation and updating of the Asset register, account analysis and other relevant activities. The Assistant Accountant will work and report to the Chief Accountant. 

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

The successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting option
• The applicant with CPA (K)/ACCA shall have added advantage.
• Thorough understanding of key accounting concepts and GAAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
• Proficiency in SunPlus Accounting package will be an added advantage
• Ability to assess and recommend improvements for processes and procedures and willingness to learn new concepts and work with a team to find solutions
• Initiative, organization and planning skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Honesty and confidentiality
• Passion for continuous improvement
• A dedication to the UEAB philosophy and mission and values
• Willing to work with students, faculty and staff from various cultures in an international setting.