Accountant at Pambazuka National Lottery

Responsibilities for the Accountant Job

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Preparation of budget and consolidation of all departmental budgets
• Assist in developing and managing financial management systems and policies
• Analyzing budget variances and advising the Head of Finance accordingly and the concerned departmental heads
• Controlling expenditure and cash flow
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups. Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with regulatory, statutory, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer and vendor confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications for the Accountant Job

• Bachelor degree in a business field
• CPA (K) , ACCA or equivalent
• At least 5 years working experience in a similar role
• Knowledge Quick Books and Pastel is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Tax and KRA systems such as iTax,
• Strong communication skills
• Mature
• Highly motivated to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Member of a relevant professional body