Accountant (2 Posts)

This Accountant role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective utilization of NACADA’s financial resources. Successful candidates will implement accounting policies, systems, and procedures, and provide accurate reports on the Authority's financial performance.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Preparing Payment vouchers and Staff Imprests in accordance with the laid down financial procedures, policies and regulations.
• Receiving and issuing receipts for all payments received from customers.
• Undertaking cash collections and banking, balancing and reconciling cash books on a daily basis.
• Verifying posting of payments and receipts in the cashbook for accuracy.
• Providing safe custody of payment vouchers and approved journals, and keeping safe custody of all accountable documents.
• Preparing and updating creditor, debtors, and general ledgers.
• Ensuring statutory deductions are remitted on time.
• Maintaining and updating the Authority vote book.
• Preparing Bank Reconciliation statements.
• Assisting in the budget making process and during revision of the same as per work plan.
• Making petty cash payments and reimbursements after receipt of approvals.
• Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual management reports.
• Reviewing vote book entries and undertaking monthly variance analysis.
• Processing imprests and travel advances for staff.

Job Dimensions

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Overall responsibility for laptops, desktops, printers, office equipment (printer, telephone) and furniture (table, cabinets and seats) of the Department.

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Office setting compliant with OSHA.
• Enhanced working relationship with other employees.
• Periodic national travels.
• Medical cover for self and family up to a maximum of four (4) dependents.
• Group Accident cover and life insurance.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) from a recognized institution.
• Passed Part III Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.

Other Requirements

• Registered with a professional body.
• Computer literacy.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Effective communication skills.