Assistant Accountant
2026-08-04T05:08:34+00:00
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Civil & Government
2026-08-18T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July, 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 vide the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 as Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The Institute is accredited by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide for all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial to graduate level teacher training. In addition, it is to provide for in-service teacher training and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant positions in the UNITE Service, as detailed below:
Job Purpose
To perform general accounting duties involving tracking accountability, up-dating and maintaining books of accounts of the Institute
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
Other Details
Age Limit: The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below
Tenure of Appointment: Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
Details of the Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed on the Institute’s website www.unite.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE:
UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.
People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.
Only successful candidates will be notified.
- 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 ledge 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.
- 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).
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant
Jobs at:
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July, 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 vide the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 as Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The Institute is accredited by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide for all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial to graduate level teacher training. In addition, it is to provide for in-service teacher training and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant positions in the UNITE Service, as detailed below:
Job Purpose
To perform general accounting duties involving tracking accountability, up-dating and maintaining books of accounts of the Institute
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
Other Details
Age Limit: The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below
Tenure of Appointment: Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
Details of the Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed on the Institute’s website www.unite.ac.ug
PLEASE NOTE:
UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.
People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.
Only successful candidates will be notified.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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a) Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:
b) Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;
c) Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly .
d) Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;
e) All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)
f) A copy of the National Identity Card;
g) Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;
h) Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips
i) The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of ……… as indicated above.
j) Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.
4. Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time