Senior Final Accountant (FMG/PA 1) - Financial Management Section

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepares the monthly/quarterly/yearly financial analysis and final accounts of the Region, to consist of the following accounts; Recurrent, Capital A, Capital B and Deposits (i.e. Fines Accounts), where applicable; 
• Monitors that all Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Receivable, Accruals, Prepayments, Receipts, Lodgments, Payments, Depreciation Provisions, Other Provisions etc. are accurately and properly brought to account in the period to which they relate; 
• Ensures that Original Estimates and Supplementary Estimates are properly brought to account under the relevant Heads; 
• Monitors all journal vouchers (for salary, advance clearance and other adjustments) in respect of the month have been correctly posted and are properly reflected in the accounts;
• Checks and takes steps for all manual cheques and cheque cancellations to be brought into account; 
• Checks and takes steps for all warrant issues, warrant transfers, warrant adjustments, and cash advances to be brought to account under the relevant Heads; 
• Designs and implements mechanisms to facilitate the checking of the following statements for accuracy and completeness in respect of all Heads and sub-heads, i.e. management accounts and final accounts; 
• Analyzes financial statements for accuracy and completeness in respect of all budget Heads;
• Corroborates financial and accounting information/datasets from Regional Accounting Records; 
• Resolves errors found in any of the financial and management accounts documents stated and bring to the attention of the Regional Financial Controller; 
• Generates financial statements and reports for the review of the Regional Financial Controller before final submission to the Regional Director; 
• Signs all relevant financial statements in respect of closed period for all Heads then submit to the Regional Financial Controller; 
• Keeps current with the latest tools/techniques in Public Financial Management (Specifically Financial Reporting). 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent interpersonal and team management skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong leadership skills 
• Strong customer relations skills 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills 
• Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Ability to influence and motivate others 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications 

Technical: 

• Knowledge of Financial and Accounting Principles and Practices 
• Knowledge of the preparation of financial statements and Reports 
• Knowledge of Audit Principles and Techniques; 
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Legal Framework (FAA Act and Regulations and Instructions) Public Expenditure Policy and Public Finance Management Reforms
• Knowledge of and experience in GOJ operations and Public Sector matters
• A strong sense of trust and a high level of confidentiality and integrity 
• Knowledge of GOJ ICT Finance and Accounting systems 
• A high level of initiative and self-motivation 
• Knowledge of computerized systems and software, with an emphasis on the MS Office suite and projects 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• AAT Level 3; or 
• ACCA-CAT Level C/Level 3; or 
• ACCA Level 1; or 
• NVQJ Level 4, Accounting; or 
• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College; or
• A.Sc Degree in Business Studies/Management Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary institution; or 
• A.Sc in Accounting, MIND; or 
• Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting levels 1,2 & 3; or
• B.Sc Degree in Accounting/Management Studies with Accounting or BBA Degree from an accredited University. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job:

• Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.