Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 3.35pt 8pt 0.3pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Accountant works closely with the General Manager and Treasurer while performing routine accounting functions under their general supervision. The role supports the finance department by preparing financial documents, maintaining records and an adequate system of internal accounting controls. The incumbent manages the administrative and internal accounting functions of the finance staff, liaises with internal and external stakeholders including the auditors, line ministry and other government ministry officials, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and the organizations policies and procedures.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 3.35pt 8pt 0.3pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">The incumbent is required to perform simultaneous roles regarding the monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting in accordance with:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 3.35pt 8pt 0.3pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">(i) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as it relates to TTAHI's year-end 31 December and</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 3.35pt 8pt 0.3pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">(ii) Government financial reporting as it relates to the Governments fiscal year-end 30 September.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 3.35pt 8pt 0.3pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>IFRS Functions:</b></span></p><ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Ensures that all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with accounting principles and standards.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records and reporting, including general ledger, general journals and reconciliations of accounts between sub ledgers and general ledger.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Prepares accounting schedules for audit.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Supports external financial audits.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Prepares monthly management reports in collaboration with the Treasurer.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements, including income and cash flow statements.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Prepares other reports as requested by the budget and finance committee.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b><br></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Government Reporting Functions:</b></span></p><ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Reports to the Line Ministry on the allocation of subventions.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Submission of actual monthly income and expenditure reports.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Submission of requests for funds.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Prepares Annual Draft Estimates for Board approvals prior to the deadline submission to the Line Ministry.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Supports and liaises with External Auditors and Internal Auditors from Line Ministry.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Supervises vote book and ensures accurate vote allocation.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Prepares other Reports as required by the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) e.g. PAYE Reports.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Prepares other Reports as required by other Regulatory Agencies e.g. the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><b style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">General Functions:</b></p><ul><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> General supervision of all accounting functions including the payroll, stock and fixed assets systems.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Performs other related duties as assigned.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 5.45pt 5.65pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><br></p>
Key Competencies
<ul><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"> Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and regulations.</span></li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ability to supervise staff, work under pressure and meet deadlines.</span></li><li> Knowledge of tax laws and compliance requirements.</li><li> Working knowledge of Peachtree accounting software.</li><li>Excellent report writing skills</li><li> Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint</li><li> Ability to attend board and committee meetings as required, outside working hours</li></ul><div><br></div><div><br></div>