Accountant I

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounts option of Finance), / Bachelor in Business Management (Accounting Option) recognized University or any other relevant equivalent qualification.
  
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and subsidiary legislation
  
• Membership of a relevant professional body preferably ICPAK.
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Knowledge of professional standards.
  
• Communication skills
  

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounts option of Finance), / Bachelor in Business Management (Accounting Option) recognized University or any other relevant equivalent qualification.
  
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and subsidiary legislation
  
• Membership of a relevant professional body preferably ICPAK.
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Knowledge of professional standards.
  
• Communication skills
  

• Prepare accounts and tax returns.
  
• Verify payment vouchers and committal documents.
  
• Administer payments and controlling income and expenditure.
  
• Examine financial documents
  
• Compile and present reports, budgets, business plans, procurement plans, work plans and financial statements.
  
• Analyze accounts and business plans including financial forecasting and risk analysis.
  
• Data capture and posting of payments in IFMIS system
  
• Maintain primary records e.g. cash books, ledgers, vote books and preparation of management reports.
  
• Safe custody of the department's financial records and assets under him/her.
  
• Write cheques and post payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books.
  
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.