Accountant at Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)

Job Description

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The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) is a state corporation established under the Micro and Small Enterprise Act No. 55 of . The Act was developed through a stakeholder’s consultation process which took several years. The Authority is now domiciled in the Ministry of Industry,Trade and Co-operatives

REF NO. MSEA – 9/7/ (GRADE 7) Terms: Permanent

Details and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

Verifying vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations; Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledger, vote books and registers; Ensuring safe custody of MSEA records as assets under him/her; Preparing budget and financial reports; Capturing processed payment in to the cashbook; Balancing and reconciling cashbook on daily basis; Facilitating the withdrawal of petty cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times; Preparing bank reconciliation statements; Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis; and Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books. Maintaining MSEA’s accounts payable and receivables as outlined in the financial procedures manual

Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option ), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Passed part three of the Certified public Accountants(CPA) Examination; Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications; and Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

Documentation Skills Communication and reporting skills Interpersonal Skills Attention to Detail Team Player