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• Responsible for compiling the annual estimate of revenue and
  expenditure of the Centre upon receipt of submissions from the
  Departments.
• The Finance Secretary will also maintain the budgetary control of
  the Centre by ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with the
  approved budget and establishment.
• Ensure that all accounts and stores are properly maintained and that
  no unauthorised or over payments are made.
• Prepare and produce quarterly budget account showing the expenditure
  for that period so that appropriate action can be taken especially where
  additional funds are required.
• Prepare and produce final accounts and other periodic accounts of
  the Centre as per the Public Finance Management Act.
• Ensure that all stores are properly received and issued with
  accordance to the laid down procedures.
• Keep books of all income and expenditure and proper records in
  conformity with the acceptable standards.
• Coordinating the external Audit process.
• Assist in resource mobilisation for the Centre.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

• Periodic accounts (6 months and 9 months) and annual final accounts
  prepared and submitted to the Accountant General & Auditor General respectively.
• Revenue collected and banked.
• Financial accounting documents securely stored and maintained.
• Annual budget estimates prepared and approved by the Council.
• Quarterly Budget Performance Report prepared and submitted to
  Council.

• The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in either Accounting and
  Finance or Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) from a
  recognised awarding institution or University.
• Must possess an Honours Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce
  (Accounting or Finance option) or Business Administration (Accounting and
  Finance option) or relevant quantitative discipline from a recognised
  Institution or University.
• Possess full professional Accounting qualifications such as ACCA,
  CPA, CIMA, CA or any other internationally recognised Accounting
  qualification.
• Must be a member of a recognised professional Accounting body and
  registered with ICPA (U).
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in accounting
  preferably in a public institution, three (3) of which must have been
  gained at Senior Accountant level.
• Broad knowledge of the current public accounting systems and
  practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Ability to train and motivate lower staff.
• Proficiency in computer packages.
• Age: Between 35
  and 50 years

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