Senior Systems Accounting Officer

Under the direct supervision of the Senior District Accountant, the Senior Systems Accounting Officer is responsible for conducting and monitoring general accounting functions in the various Regions or District Office of NIC to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains accounting records which includes the General Ledger and subsidiary accounting records in compliance with relevant standards and procedures;
• Verifies and approves district expenditures to ensure process controls have been adhered to;
• Verifies that District Bank Accounts are reconciled by the scheduled dates;
• Assists with development of District operational plans and budgets;
• Prepares Bank Reconciliation Statements;
• Prepares District Office submissions of warrants to Head Office for fortnightly Subventions;
• Conducts Budget variance analysis from District Accounts to advise Management on areas for compliance within budgetary guidelines;
• Monitors and Supports electronic banking and digitization processes within the Department/District;
• Prepares designated Audit Schedules;
• Produces monthly and ad hoc reports on District Office accounting activities;
• Verifies receipts and lodgement reports; purchase requisitions and signed purchase orders;
• Prepares Cash Flow requests, overtime and travelling claims schedule, invoice and payment vouchers;
• Supports development of District Accounting personnel to include sensitization, knowledge-sharing and performance evaluation.