Project Accountant at Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)

 REF: MSEA/9/03/2026
Job specification

Duties and responsibilities entail: -

• Developing and implementing accounting and administrative control procedures for all transactions executed only upon proper authorization.
• Maintaining proper accounting and administrative records for all the project activities to ensure smooth and timely retrieval of records.
• Consolidating and reporting on the financial status and performance of all the activities, monthly, quarterly, and annually as provided for in the approved operation manual.
• Maintaining proper records and accurate books of accounts to reflect PIU’s operation and financial conditions
• Submitting and follow up of Withdrawal Applications (WA) with the National Treasury through the parent ministry
• Ensuring monthly bank reconciliations are accompanied by a copy of the bank statement.
• Ensuring timely processing of all approved payments.
• Maintaining cash books for daily posting and balancing.
• Generating all Financial reports including Quarterly IFR for the project funding using the Management Information System in place.
• Preparing and submitting Financial Statement to the relevant authorities.
• Ensuring timely remittance of statutory deductions.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination
• Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications