REF NO PAU/FCS/94/600

JOB SUMMARY
This role supports the Senior Management Accountant by optimizing the authority’s financial management policies. The holder performs financial analysis, prepares financial forecasts, and supports the provision of financial management advice to senior management.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate the preparation and consolidation of budget proposals into the budget framework paper, as well as the procurement plan to manage resources.
• Facilitate and aid in budgeting for resource requirements in the business Unit.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of periodical financial performance by facilitating the production of management accounting reports to manage resources of the PAU.
• Support the monitoring of the Business Unit Work plan.
• Extract reports and make analyses of trends in budget utilization.
• Prepare and submit monthly Bank Reconciliation reports to the Finance Manager for review.
• Reconcile the expenditure accruals and prepayments accounts.
• Follow up submissions, delays and queries arising out of accountabilities with the responsibility centres.
• Receive, register and analyze accountabilities to ensure compliance to management guidelines.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or any other related field
• A professional certification in Accounting and Finance (CPA, ACCA etc).

Working Experience
A minimum of 3 years working experience in Financial Management or Management accounting in a reputable Organization.

Added Advantage
A Master’s degree in Financial Management or Accounting from an internationally recognized University / Institution.

Character and Competencies
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly staff relations, oral and written communications
• Possession of an impeccable record of integrity
• Accounting and auditing skills
• Computer Skills and application of financial accounting software/systems
• Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills