Job Description
ACCOUNTANT, JOB GROUP KMR 6 – (2 POSITIONS)
This is the entry and training grade for Accountants. The accountant will work
under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
i. Preparing payment vouchers as well as revenue vouchers and submit for
processing in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
ii. Maintaining registers of documents received by and dispatched from the
department;
iii. Issuing receipts for monies received;
iv. Filling payments and receipt vouchers and ensure safety of accounts files;
v. Filing simple statutory returns with relevant institutions;
vi. Entering in the system entries relating to revenues and expenses; and
vii. Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books,
registers and preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest
and expenditure returns.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business
Administration (Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
ii. Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or its equivalent; and
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.
c) Key Skills and Competence
i. Proficiency in IT
ii. Planning skills
iii. Analytical skills
iv. Communication and reporting skills
v. Interpersonal skills
vi. Team player and
vii. Ethical and integrity