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

No of Positions: 2

Purpose of the job

Reporting to the Manager – Finance, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the financial and accounting activities in the Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Process payment vouchers for approval by the relevant authority;
2. Examine and process payments received from the vendors as per the laid down policies and procedures;
3. Undertake bank Statements reconciliation;
4. Process vendor payments using Integrated Management Information Systems (IFMIS);
5. Prepare periodic financial reports for review by the Manager Finance;
6. Train staff in Finance Directorate on matters related to financial process and control;
7. Supervise and assist in appraising of the staff within the Directorate as per the laid down guidelines and procedures.

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• Part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA – K) Qualification or its recognized and equivalent qualification;
• At least 6 years of practical experience in Finance management preferably in a public organization three (3) of which must have been at the level of a Finance Associate I or its equivalent and comparable position;
• Proficiency in computer applications