Accountant at Salaries and Remuneration Commission

The job holder’s main purpose will be to implement accounting strategies, policies, standards, systems and procedures of the Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement the accounting activities and enforce internal controls in the Commission
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and ledger accounts reconciliations
• Review books of accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, adequacy and timeliness.
• Participate in both internal and external audit processes.
• Preparation of lead schedules for audit purposes. Undertake postings of transaction and updating the ledger accounts. Maintain the Commission’s asset register and other capital expenditure.
• Verification, validation and examination of payment vouchers.
• Undertake monthly statutory deductions and taxation returns.
• Petty cash management.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics or any other related degree from a recognized university.
• Possession of at least CPA part 2.
• Possession of a certificate of relevant Accounting Computer packages.
• Knowledge of IFMIS will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an Accounting environment.
• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and International Public sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Key competencies

• Must be a person of integrity and a team player
• Demonstrated high ethical standards.
• Competent and organized individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software, IFMIS operations and applications.