Major Responsibilities
Ensures timely and accurate monthly bank reconciliation and prompt action taken on reconciling items
Ensures observance of policies in the preparation of payments, deposits, petty cash and vouchers
Maintains subsidiary ledgers for all assets and liabilities [Branches and Head Office]
Ensures that the accounting books and records of the MFI are properly filed and stored for efficient retrieval and use;
Ensures that the general ledger is properly and completely maintained;
Ensures the preparation of monthly payroll and payments of statutory deductions;
Provides assistance in any audit or examination to be conducted by the external or internal auditor, government regulatory agencies as well as other parties duly authorized by the Board of Directors or the General Manager to conduct such activity;
Keeps a systematic monitoring of all of the MFI’s property and equipment, monitor its movement and review its condition as compared to its book value;
Ensures timely and accurate monthly bank reconciliation and prompt action taken on reconciling items
Work with the treasurer to ensure adequate control of cash and other assets according to laid down policies in the Branches he/she is assigned to.
Prepare all payment voucher, checks, petty cash payment vouchers, petty cash replenishment summaries, etc.;
perform payroll, travel allowances, per diem and related payments;
Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Technical Skill Required
BA degree or diploma in Accounting,
4 years of relevant experience for BA degree or 6 years for diploma,
Determined personality with initiative, perseverance,
Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of integrity,
Understand and be ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization ideals, mission, vision, objectives and core values,
Be proficient in Microsoft office, sun systems and excellent use of spreadsheets,
Highly developed sense of reliability and accuracy,
Very good communication skills
Terms of Employment: Permanent