Accountants - 2 Positions at National Drought Management Authority

Position Summary/ Purpose

The Accounts Function entails: – applications of sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for finances of the Authority, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs, accounting for special funds set up under various statutes; management of accounting information; co-ordination and rationalization of estimates annual appropriation and fund accounts; cash flow control; and cost analysis

Key Responsibilities;

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Preparing vouchers and accounting documents in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
• capturing and maintaining primary records such as cash books, ledgers, vote books and registers;
• preparing simple management reports including imprest and expenditure returns;
• providing cash office services including paying personal and merchant claims
• maintaining cash books, ledgers, vote books and registers;
• ensuring safe custody of Authority records and assets; and
• carrying out bank reconciliation.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:– Commerce Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or its equivalent qualification (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution PLUS Part II of the Certified Pufrom a recognized institution PLUS Part II of the Certified Public Accountants blic Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualifications; and(CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualifications; and
• Proficiency in Computer applications.Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.