Assistant Accounting General (NPS CIVILIAN) – V/No. 49/2023 (1 POST)

• Gross salary: Consolidated (NPSC Scale 6)
• Leave allowance: As per NPSC approved rate
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the NPSC Medical
• Scheme Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Monitoring implementation of Accounting standards and systems for compliance including Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
• Preparation of Bi-annual Accounts;
• Assisting in the administration of the Accounting Unit;
• Assisting the head of the Accounting unit to provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters;
• Preparation of management and statutory reports including final accounts;
• Assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;
• Setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievement.

Requirements for Appointment;

• Holds a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, Commerce or in a financial related discipline from a recognized university;
• Holds a Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K or Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA);
• Have attended and successfully completed a Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Served satisfactorily in the grade of Senior Accountant and above in a reputable organization for a minimum period of Eight (8) years, three (3) years of which must be in a comparable position;
• Demonstrated professional competence in the field of Accounting and Public Finance.