Accountant (AFGM 7) at Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board

Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 1019719
  • Qualifications  Diploma

Job Description

This is the entry grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • maintaining primary records such as cashbooks and ledgers; posting of vouchers and other deductions; preparing vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
  • filling statutory returns;
  • preparing payment transactions;
  • preparing bank transfers for payment;
  • generating trial balance;
  • verifying authorizations of payments as per the Board’s authorized sign off limits;
  • preparing cash flow forecasts;
  • ensuring proper filling of accountable documents;
  • handling daily transactions for petty cash;
  • data capturing and maintenance of primary records such as cashbook, ledgers, vote book, register;
  • reconciling supplier statements as received;
  • preparing simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns; and
  • issuing of cheques and posting payments and receipts vouchers in the cash book.

Job Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business  Administration (Accounting Option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent; and
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

 Key Competencies

  • Analytical skills.
  • Accuracy skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Record management skills

Related Jobs