ACCOUNTANT

by Careers

in Accounting / Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics
Full Time
Sierra Leone, Freetown
April 4, 2024

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    April 4, 2024
  • Location
    Sierra Leone, Freetown
  • Expiration date
    April 8, 2024
  • Experience
    3 Years
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree
  • Organization
    The West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
  • Required Languages
    English

Job Description

 

THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), a sub-regional organisation responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in the English-speaking West African Countries, invites applications from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the following vacant positions at its Sierra Leone National Office.

 

ACCOUNTANT II

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties among others in the Finance Department:

  • Assist in the preparation of budget, financial and cost analysis.
  • Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget controls.
  • Resolve accounting discrepancies.
  • Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the Council.
  • Interact with Internal and External Auditors in completing audit
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

Applicant should possess:

  • First Degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option), Bachelor of Commerce from a recognized University (Minimum, Second Class Lower). Candidates must be literate in accounting software. Any additional certificate in a relevant area will be an added advantage.

AND

(B)   A minimum of WASSCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate or their

equivalents with credits in five subjects including English Language and

Mathematics, at ONE (1) sitting.

OR

WASSCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate with credits in six subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than TWO (2) sittings.

Experience:

Applicants must have at least three (3) years post-qualification relevant working experience  at a reputable institution.

      Key Competencies:

  • Good analytical skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Result-oriented and with unquestionable integrity, confidentiality, and reliability

Age

Applicants must not be more than forty (40) years old as at the close of advertisement for the positions.

(3)MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should complete and submit Application Forms via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/r/JHPPRs2G37

Interested candidates should complete and submit Application Forms via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/r/JHPPRs2G37

Qualifications and other relevant documents should be scanned and forwarded with the application forms

The completed application forms should be submitted not later than April 8, 2024.

Please Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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