Accountant Job IRA

The Accountant manages financial records, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) and computer proficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations
• Performing primary data entry and routine accounting work
• Maintaining primary records including cash books, imprests, vote books and ledgers
• Accounting for revenue
• Filing of documents and statutory returns
• Consolidating data/information required for preparation of management reports
• Ensuring safe custody of records and assets under care
• Participating in development of the Department’s work plan and budget
• Reconciling supplier accounts, other payable accounts (e.g. PAYE, WHT, etc.) and general review of expense accounts
• Making payments to suppliers in a timely and accurate basis and keeping creditors’ accounts reconciled
• Posting invoices, payments, expense accruals and other expenditure journals into the accounting system
• Participating in the preparation of periodic (monthly and annual) accounting schedules for external audit purposes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in Computer Applications

Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills