Senior Accountant Full Time

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Accountant I Grade AD 12 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed CPA III /ACCA III from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Be a member of recognized professional body in good standing; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Interpreting, advising and coordinating implementation of government financial policies, regulations and procedures;
• Spearheading the formulation and review of financial management and accounting procedures;
• Preparing annual financial statements and quarterly reports;
• Ensuring compliance with public sector and donor financial reporting guidelines;
• Preparing and implementation of financial manuals and procedures;
• Authorizing payments;
• Ensuring compliance with expenditure limits;
• Reviewing the applications of accounting standards and systems;
• Monitoring and ensuring timely production of management and statutory financial reports;
• Instituting accounting and internal control procedures;
• Formulating financial management procedures;
• Ensuring that all donor and government grants are accounted for appropriately;
• Preparing, planning and coordinating external audit; and
• Approving all correcting journal entries prepared by accountants.