Accountant I

Job Specifications: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Implementing financial regulations, policies, strategies and plans; Implementing budgetary and cost control; Maintaining books of accounts and financial records, Monitoring revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets; Implementing internal financial controls; Preparing financial reports and statements; Maintaining accurate and complete financial record of the Laboratory; Ensuring compliance with applicable financial statutory obligations and circulars; Analysing and reporting on revenue collected to Management; Preparing payment vouchers and processing of payments; Managing petty cash; Maintaining records relating to Government grants and other donor funds; Preparing Management and Statutory reports; Maintenance of statutory deductions and remittance; Maintaining financial records for project and programs; Identifying, analysing and managing of financial risk control in the Laboratory; Collecting of revenue; and Collating financial estimates and determining of aggregate expenditure. Person Specifications: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: Cumulative service period of three (3) years' relevant work experience at the grade of Accountant II or a comparable position; Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, or Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance Option) equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; AND Part II of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and Proficiency in computer applications