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Job Summary

Job Title:
Senior Assistant Accountant
Employer:
Education Service Commission
Location:
Various Districts in Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Saturday, 10 January 2026

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The Applications should be filled on-line using the E-recruitment portal of the Education Service Commission (ESC).

Applications should be submitted not later than 10th January, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Please follow the instructions below for the filling and submission of your application form.


1.      Account Creation Process

  • Go to the ESC website at https://www.esc.go.ug and click on the ‘Job Adverts’ hyperlink highlighted at the top right corner.
  • Or, click on ‘E-recruit Portal’ on the homepage of the website
  • Or go to any browser of your choice and enter
  • https://erecruit.esc.go.ug
  • Or use your Smart Phone to search and download the ESC App from Google Play store under the name E-recruit.
  • Click ‘Sign Up’ button highlighted in the top right corner for you to create your account/ user profile on the system.
  • Fill in the required information in the ‘Create an Applicant’s Account’.
  • A confirmation of ‘successful creation of account’ will be sent to your email with a confirmation link which will lead you to log into the system successfully.


2.      Application Process

  • Go to ‘View Job Detail’ against the job that you qualify for.
  • Search for the job and study the job detail carefully.
  • To apply for the job, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the right corner.
  • Then ‘submit’ your application or save in case you may need to come back to it.


3.      Applicants are advised to note the following:

  • Create an email address in case you do not have one.
  • Scan your passport size photograph (jpg, jpeg, png format).
  • Scan your relevant documents.
  • Keep a copy of your application form for future use.


4.      Relevant Documents include:

Academic Documents:

  • ‘O’ Level – UCE Certificate
  • ‘A’ Level Certificate
  • Degree/Diploma Certificates
  • Degree/Diploma Transcripts
  • Registration Certificate(s) (for teaching staff and Enrolled Nurses).
  • A copy of Pay slip (Not before July 2025) for Serving Officers.
  • National and Institutional identity cards.
  • Letters of Appointments, Confirmation and Posting/Transfer.
  • Recommendation Form – Click ‘Recommendation Form’ UGIFT 2/2025 on the ESC website homepage to download form (for those on Government Payroll only).
  • Summary Form – Click ‘Summary Form’ UGIFT 2/2025 on the ESC website homepage to download form.


5.      Please note that:

  • The application process for all posts should be completed ONLINE.
  • You should apply for only one post in one school. Submission for more than one post will lead to disqualification.
  • (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be required to carry along their original documents and three printed copies of the Online Application at the time of oral interviews.
  • Upload only the required documents as per the job specifications. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to present the rest of their relevant documents during the oral interviews.


6. Enquiries

In case of enquiries, please email us at esc@esc.go.ug or erecruit@esc.go.ug.


7. Deployment

Applicants should note that the successful candidates will be deployed to the Seed Secondary Schools which they have been interviewed for.


All successful applicants shall be required to serve in the respective Seed Secondary Schools for at least Five (5) years.

For all posts, qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

All Services from The Education Service Commission are Free of Charge.


THE SEED SECONDARY SCHOOLS WHERE THE VACANCIES EXIST ARE:

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THE SEED SECONDARY SCHOOLS WHERE THE VACANCIES EXIST ARE:

  1. Adea Seed Secondary School, located in Morulem Sub-County, Abim District.
  2. Lokori Seed Secondary School, located in Lokori Sub-County, Karenga District.
  3. Okore Seed School, located in Okore Sub-County, Katakwi District.
  4. Getom Seed Secondary School, located in Getom Sub-County, Katakwi District.
  5. Akoboi Seed Secondary School, located in Akoboi Sub-County, Katakwi District.
  6. Okulonyo Seed Secondary School, located in Okulonyo Sub-County, Katakwi District.
  7. Obutet Seed Secondary School, located in Obutet Sub-County, Pallisa District.
  8. Kaukura Seed Secondary School, located in Kaukura Sub-County, Pallisa District.
  9. Bikurungu Seed Secondary School, located in Bikurungu Town Council, Rukungiri District.
  10. Lugusulu Seed Secondary School, located in Lugusulu Sub-County, Sembabule District.

Full-time

Deadline: 

10 Jan 2026

Senior Assistant Accountant Job at Education Service Commission

Education Service Commission

Job Description

To ensure that Financial Management regulations are adhered to.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide custody for accounting records and documents.

• Process staff personal emoluments.

• Prepare budget estimates and compute all revenues.

• Receive and disburse funds as authorised.

• Maintain proper cash accounts and prepare both monthly and daily abstracts.

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, reports and books of accounts.

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.

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