Receivable Officer

Job Purpose

To provide accountability for revenue and expenditure credits and ensure that records of general ledger transactions are updated and maintained in accordance with established procedures; To ensure that accounting information is maintained in accordance with GAAP, the FAA Act, Executive Agencies Act and established organizational guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Ensure that all revenue transactions are recorded in the Sub-ledgers;
• Assist with the reconciliation report for all General Ledger receivables account;
• Preparation of audit schedules to facilitate year end audits; 
• Assist with the provision of Client delinquency reports; 
• Assists in the provision of information/documentation to internal and external auditors; 
• Assists in preparation of response to audit queries; 
• Preparation of journals to update revenue amounts 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Supervisor; 

Required Skills/Competencies

The post-holder must be able to demonstrate: 

• Good communication skills 
• Written communication 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Result oriented 
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles 
• Sound knowledge in relevant computer applications particularly Sage Accpac
• Competency in report writing 
• Excellent knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures including, GAAPs, IFRSsand the FAA Act.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

The following qualification is required: 

• AAT (Level 2) or CAT (Level B ) OR; 
• Certificate in Accounting from a recognized institution, OR; 
• Associate of Science Degree in Accounting, MIND OR; 
• Government Accounting (Level 2) OR; 
• Completion of 2nd year Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Management Studies from a recognized University. 
• Two (2) years’ experience in working in an accounting environment 

We appreciate all responses, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.