Senior Accountant - 1 Position at Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB)

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: -

• Verifying vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
• Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books and registers;
• Ensuring safe custody of Agency records and assets under him/her;
• Preparing budgets and financial reports;
• Receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers;
• Balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis;
• Facilitating withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times;
• Preparation of Bank reconciliations;
• Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis; and
• Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have/be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;
• A minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in supervisory position;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance and results;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Communication and reporting skills
• Team player
• Good Coaching skills

LVSWWDA/PMU/02