Finance Officer

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Plus have a Certificate in Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
be proficient in accounting packages;
have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
have a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

Responsibilities
An officer in this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

Examining and processing payment vouchers;
Balancing cashbooks and providing cash liquidity analysis;
Preparing bank reconciliations and maintaining general ledger accounts;
Maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable records; and
Preparing Withholding and Value Added Tax returns.