Final Accounts Officer (FMG/AT 3)

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Final Accounts & Reporting, the incumbent is responsible for performing various accounting functions, ensuring compliance with the established financial policies and procedures of the Region’s hospitals and parish administrations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• AAT Level 3 or;
• ACCA-CAT Level 3 or;
• ACCA Level 1; or
• NVQJ Level 3, Accounting; or
• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College
• Certificate in Accounting from a recognised University or
• Certificate in Government Accounting ie. Level 1 Modules 1 – 5 or
• Completion of first year in BSc. in Accounting/Management Studies or BBA at a recognised University or;
• Completion of first year of ASc. in Accounting at MIND

PLUS

• Two (2) years’ experience in general financial accounting

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Working knowledge of financial analysis and internal control procedures.
• Working knowledge of the maintenance of financial management control systems
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format with persons at all levels.
• Good time management skills.
• PC operating skills (spreadsheets, word processing or other data base applications).
• Confidentiality and integrity

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research and preparing verification letter for NIS, NHT, P24 and pension contributions as requested by employees
• Preparing and submitting Employers’ Contribution reports for Pension Health Insurance payments
• Preparing Payment Vouchers
• Assisting with posting of payment vouchers to the financial accounting system
• Assisting with the checking of payment vouchers
• Assisting in the preparation of all statutory reports and other reports on deductions from salaries
• Issuing of blank cheques to Cashier for payment preparation as requested

NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.