Accountant at Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Preparing and verification of vouchers in accordance 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 keep 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.

Person Specifications

• Bachelors 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