Accountant I at Warehouse Receipt System Council- WRSC

Position Overview

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this Accountant I position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare payment vouchers and process imprest and travel advances
• Receive cash, bank funds, balance and reconcile cash books on a daily basis
• Post payments and receipts in the cashbook
• Provide safe custody of cash and payment vouchers
• Prepare and update creditor, debtor and general ledgers and liaise with customers to provide billing information
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and process statutory deduction payments
• Prepare and maintain accurate prepayments, accruals and provision schedules
• Check the Vote Book and ensure budgetary controls are in place
• Ensure safe custody of accountable documents
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual management reports
• Review Vote Book entries and undertake monthly variance analysis
• Conduct below-the-line analysis of accounts
• Provide input in the preparation of budget estimates

Mandatory Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of service in the grade of Accountant II
• Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Finance, or Business Management (Accounting or Finance option), or equivalent qualification
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part I or equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in computer applications