Accountant AFGM 7

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