WebsiteManagement Institute for National Development (MIND)
Building Capability for Public Service Excellence
The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
Manager Finance and Accounts
The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the Agency’s financial management and accounting function responds judiciously to the expectations of all stakeholders to maintain a strong financial position and sustain credible and respected fiscal relationships, enabling MIND to fulfill from a finance perspective; its statutory, legal and other financial obligations through the making of sound financial and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain all accounting books and records, schedules and files required to provide complete, timely and accurate information for financial reporting
Maintain the General Ledger System, ensuring accurate posting of accounting transactions and adjustments
Direct the preparation of payment vouchers and cheques through the general disbursement procedure, and follow up to ensure the timely distribution of cheques to MIND’s suppliers of goods and services
Check payroll accuracy and ensure that all transactions are properly posted and recorded
Check all receipts and lodgments and ensures transactions are accurately processed and deposited to Bank Accounts, observing all the requisite internal controls and safeguards.
Ensure the accurate and timely remittance of pension, insurance and statutory deductions to relevant organizations and Government Agencies
Participate in interim audit exercises, providing auditors with the necessary information
Support the timely completion of financial statements and other monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Ensure sound petty cash administration
Assist in the budget preparation process
Support the establishment, maintenance and implementation of adequate internal controls, safeguards and procedures
Ensure the accurate preparation of daily Cash Book balances and weekly, monthly and annual bank account reconciliations
Support the preparation of performance and accounting reports in compliance with reporting requirements 1.1 General Management/Leadership
Direct, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff supervised to meet agreed on performance targets and standards
Perform administrative duties including selection, training, discipline and approval of staff leave in accordance with Agency policies and procedures for all supervised staff
Support the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans
Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the Director Finance, Human Resource Management and Administration.
The successful candidate should possess the following competencies:
Excellent Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices
Good Knowledge of Risk Management
Excellent Knowledge of Financial Management
Excellent Knowledge and Practice in Budgeting and Forecasting
Good Knowledge of Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act
Good Knowledge of Financial Instructions to Executive Agencies (FIEA)
Excellent Working Knowledge of Accpac Software
Excellent Leadership Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Planning and Organizing Skills
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Postgraduate Degree in Accounting or ACCA (Level III) or its equivalent
Five (5) years related working experience and two (2) years at the supervisory level
Knowledge of and experience with the public sector environment would be an asset
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