Accounting Technician (FMG/AT 3)

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciles Cash Books for Social Workers to ensure effective management of resources; 
• Analyses payments/expenditure requests in view of cash flow and makes necessary recommendations; 
• Verify bills for payment of goods received; 
• Ensures lodgements and receipts are correctly posted; 
• Verifies Claim Forms prior to payment; 
• Develops payment schedules to support adequacy of financial resource;
• Maintains accurate manual filing system of receipts; 
• Assists Accounting Officer with cross-checking of Cash Books; 
• Assists with the preparation of financial reports to support informed decisions;
• Assists in the development of Annual Budget to inform the Corporate Plan;
• Prepare reports as requested by Supervisor; 
• Ensures bills are paid in a timely manner; 
• Conducts financial transactions at designated Financial Institution; 
• Manages Petty Cash effectively. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Training in Government Accounting 
• Knowledge of Budget Preparation would be an asset 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 3; or 
• ACCA-CAT Level C/Level 3; or 
• ACCA Level 1; or 
• NVQJ Level 3, Accounting; or 
• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College; or
• ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration from an accredited Tertiary Institution; or 
• ASc. Degree in Accounting, MIND; or 
• Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting Levels 1, 2 & 3; or
• BSc. Degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting; or BBA Degree; or 
• Successful completion of 3 years of any of the Bachelor’s Degree programmes mentioned above. 
• At least two (2) years experience in an accounting related position. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Typical working environment 
• Willingness to work long hours and occasional weekend

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.