ACCOUNTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify vouchers and committal documents in accordance to the set requirements

and guidelines to ensure compliance.

• Capture data and posting to primary record books/document i.e cash books and

ledger.

• Prepare information to banks on all the institution’s payments to ensure the banks

discharge funds as appropriate to correct bank account.

• Coordinating the administration of statutory accounts to ensure full compliance

with laws and regulations, in order to reduce risks from noncompliance.

• Coordinate preparation of timely and proper bank reconciliation statements to

show the correct liquidity of the institution.

• Generate monthly financial statement/reports/accounts for the management to

make informed financial decisions.

• Ensure safe custody of the institution’s records for reference purposes to enhance

easy retrieval of the information when preparing statements.

• Prepare information on payment claims to ensure approval is supported by

relevant documentation to enhance integrity, efficiency and effectiveness in the

payment process.

• Provide reports on the institution’s budget performance to ensure gaps in

performance are identified and appropriate strategies developed and implemented

in a proactive manner.

• Produce periodic cash flow and forecasting reports to advice on the availability of

funds critical for the implementation of the institution budget.

• Monitor the institution payments and receipts on a day to day basis
• Any other duties assigned by management from time to time

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• 5 Years’ experience as an Accountant preferably in a Learning Institution performing general Accounts duties
• CPA K
• ICPAK Membership
• Proficiency in computer applications/ Knowledge of IPSAS reporting Standards
• Knowledge on ERP operations will be an added advantage
• Candidates must have chapter 6 clearance documents.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience press the Apply button.
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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