Accountant I

The Accountant I role is situated within the Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC), a State Corporation operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives. WRSC was established by the Warehouse Receipt System Act No. 8 of 2019. This position is crucial for executing core accounting and financial duties, ensuring rigorous financial controls and accurate reporting within the Council.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Overview of Functions:

• Preparing payment vouchers and processing imprest and travel advances.
• Receiving cash, banking, balancing and reconciling cash books on a daily basis.
• Posting payments and receipts in the cashbook.
• Providing safe custody of cash and payment vouchers.
• Preparing and updating creditor, debtors and general ledgers and liaising with customers to provide billing information.
• Preparing monthly bank accounts reconciliations and processing of statutory deductions payments.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate prepayments, accruals and provision schedules.
• Checking the Vote Book and ensuring budgetary controls are in place.
• Ensuring safe custody of accountable documents.
• Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual management reports.
• Reviewing vote book entries and undertaking monthly variance analysis.
• Conducting below the line analysis accounts.
• Providing input in the preparation of budget estimates.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

Mandatory requirements for this position:

• Must have served in the grade of an Accountant II for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Finance, Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or equivalent qualification.
• Possess Certified Public Accountants (CPA) part I or equivalent qualification.
• Be proficient in computer applications.