Finance Officer II - 6 Posts at The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG)

Purpose of the Job

• This will be the entry and training grade for Finance staff. An officer at this level will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting work on a limited scope.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify and review vouchers in accordance with the set procedures;
• Capture data and maintain primary records of accounts;
• Assist in the preparation of Financial Statements;
• Assist in IFMIS generation of reports such as Vote Book, General Ledge (GL) and appropriations;
• Assist in validation of IFMIS payment vouchers;
• Prepare financial reconciliations.
• Process payment vouchers for approval by the relevant authority;
• Examine and process payments received from the vendors as per the laid down policies and procedures;
• Assist in undertaking bank Statements reconciliation;
• Process vendor payments using Integrated Management Information Systems (IFMIS);
• Assist in providing information on assets valuation and quarterly physical verification of cash in hand, fixed assets and inventories;
• Foster high standards of ethical behaviour within the Office based on the provisions of the Public Audit Act, 2015, Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003, ISSAI 130 and the Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Office.

Requirements for appointment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• CPA Part II qualification will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate competence in IT proficiency.