Job Description

Monuments Relics Commission

JOB                  Accountant

NIDA: Monuments and Relics Commission

Locution: S/L

Reports to: Administrative Manager

Grade: 7

Job Description: prepares, examines and analyzes the day-to-day accounting records, financial

statements and other financial records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity to reporting and procedural standards of the commission.

MAIN DUTIES

The accountant will work under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer. C) Develops, maintains and analyzes budgets and prepares periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.

Develops implements, modifies and documents record keeping and accounting systems making use of current computer technology

Advises management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumption underlying budget forecasts.

Verifies and reconciles contracts, orders and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

Responsible for the day-to-day accounting work of the commission and will work closely with the Commission’s supervising ministry.

Ensures that budget allocations to the commission are remitted in a timely manner

Ensures that accounting records and supporting documents are kept accurately and efficiently.

Enters financial transactions into the computerized accounting system.

Maintains petty cash transactions (preparation of payment request forms receipt and disbursement of cash).

Ensures that petty cash is reviewed and updated, and other records are kept up to date.

Prepares salaries and allowances and do necessary follow-up.

Prepares checks, withdraw money from the bank and collect bank statements.

Reconcile bank accounts and prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.

Prepare monthly and quarterly return•

Prepares cash book.

Processes and oversees the processing of financial /business forms.

Contributes to the commission’s goals by accomplishing related duties as required

Coordinates logistics for the commission’s activities and related events in collaboration with relevant personnel.

Keep abreast with professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set responsibilities.

Work effectively and collaboratively in support or building team-work -culture

Any other duties assigned

JOB SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Accounting or related Geld from a recognized institution, and professional certificate/degree (CAT, ACCA etc) in accounting will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES

Technical Competence:

Ability to administer accounting practice and procedure

Adequate knowledge in Mathematics

Ability to prepare financial statements

Ability to use the complete computer software accounting packages Managerial Competence:

Must be able to apply the necessary skills in areas of expertise with less supervision

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to prepare work plans

Ability to work as a team and cope with multi-tasks

Ability to write financial reports

Critical thinking and complex problem-solving

Systems analysis and evaluation

Time management Personality

Honest and Trustworthy

Confident

Please send your CV together with a cover letter to the Administrative Manager, Monuments and Relics Commission with the names of three referees.

96 Campbell Street, Freetown