Accountant at Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)

REF NO. MSEA - 9/7/2023 (GRADE 7) Terms: Permanent
Job specification

Details and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

• Verifying vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
• Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledger, vote books and registers;
• Ensuring safe custody of MSEA records as assets under him/her;
• Preparing budget and financial reports;
• Capturing processed payment in to the cashbook;
• Balancing and reconciling cashbook on daily basis;
• Facilitating the withdrawal of petty cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times;
• Preparing bank reconciliation statements;
• Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis; and
• Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books.
• Maintaining MSEA’s accounts payable and receivables as outlined in the financial procedures manual

Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option ), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Passed part three of the Certified public Accountants(CPA) Examination;
• Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Documentation Skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Team Player