Manager, Mortgage and Accounts Receivables (FMG/AT 3)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Develops and reviews systems and procedures for accounting the proceeds from the Ministry’s mortgage and divestment portfolios; 
• Formulates targets to guide the operations of the Mortgage and Accounts Receivables Unit; 
• Delegates and oversees the functions of reports; 
• Conducts and participates in meetings relevant to the role and function;
• Prepares operational reports; 
• Ensures maintenance of complete financial records; 
• Ensures maintenance of appropriate accounts for receivables from Mortgages, Divestments, and others; 
• Oversees the preparation of periodic mortgage and receivable reports;
• Verifies and validates accounting reports and statements; 
• Implements and ensures maintenance of internal systems of control in the administration of the Ministry’s receivables; 
• Provides quality customer service to Mortgagors and other Ministry customers;
• Ensures secure maintenance of accounting records and files; 
• Liaises and collaborates with other Departments within the Ministry in the administration of Mortgages; 
• Carries out Human Resource responsibilities; 
• Performs any other duties assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent management and supervisory skills 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Knowledge of standard computer applications and spreadsheets 
• Organized and meticulous 

Technical: 

• Sound background in Financial Accounting, preferably Government Accounting
• Good knowledge of receivables management 
• Knowledge of Mortgage Administration 
• Knowledge of the Housing and Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Acts 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 3; 
• ACCA-CAT Level 3, OR 
• ACCA Level 1, OR 
• NVQJ Level 4; Accounting; 
• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College;
• Associate Degree in Business Studies/ Management Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary Institution; 
• Associate Degree in Accounting, MIND; 
• Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting levels 1,2 & 3; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree from an accredited University; 
• Plus two (2) years related experience

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.