Duty Station: EWURA Head Office
Reports to: Accountant

Accounts Officer will be responsible to provide support on the financial functions of the
Authority in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency to the delivery of regulatory
service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To prepare, record and file all payment vouchers.

ii) To prepare, record and file all credit notes.

iii) To record all receipts, journal vouchers, debit notes, and petty cash summary
and maintains a respective file containing those documents.

iv) To post all authorized transactions in the system and ensure that system records
portray true and updated financial position of the Authority on a daily basis.

v) To maintain and reconcile all accounts receivable including amounts due from
staff to ensure prompt and regular collection of dues.

vi) To maintain and reconcile all accounts payable including statutory dues to
ensure correct and timely payment for the good and services obtained by the
Authority.

vii) To keep and update the Fixed Assets Register of the Authority.

viii)To maintain and reconcile banking transactions ensuring timely banking.

ix) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience;

i) Possession of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance or
equivalent from a recognized higher learning institution.

ii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology
(ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting software.

iii) Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) will be an added
advantage.

iv) No prior working experience is required but possession or relevant working
experience will be an added advantage

Tenure and Remuneration

a) A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts.
b) EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
c) Staff will be employed on Permanent and pensionable terms.

*Attach your professional certificates prior to making this application*