Job Description
Job Title: Accountant
Ref No: KoTDA/HR62/2023
Grade: KoTDA 6
Terms of Service Permanent & Pensionable
Department Corporate Services
Duty Station Konza Technopolis
Job Purpose The purpose of this job is responsible for the maintenance of appropriate
accounting records, accounting for receipts and expenditure and prepare
monthly returns to ensure records are accurate and that payments are paid
properly and on time.
Reporting Mechanism Manager, Finance & Accounts
Job Specification Duties and responsibilities
i. Maintaining up-to-date books of accounts
ii. Submission of statutory deductions;
iii. Preparation of responses to audit queries and PIC inquiries;
iv. Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the
Authority
v. Timely preparation of bank reconciliation statements
vi. Interpreting regulations of the Authority pertaining to financial control
and management;
vii. Preparation of budgets and work plans for the section.
viii. Provision of accurate, timely and reliable financial information;
ix. Timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
x. Interpreting of financial policies for sound accounting principles,
practices and control and management of corporate tax, VAT and
other statutory deductions.
xi. Verifying posting of payments and receipts in the cashbook for
accuracy balancing and reconciling on daily basis;
xii. Preparing and verifying travel documentation and payments of staff
imprest and other allowances related to Authority activities in
accordance with the laid down Financial procedures, policies, and
regulations; and
xiii. Reviews staff surrenders for accuracy & completeness before posting
into ERP system.
Person Specification For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business
Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in computer applications;