POSITION: ACCOUNTS OFFICER II

POST: ONE (1)

GRADE: NCCS 8

VACANCY NO: NCCS/10/2026

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level works under the supervision and guidance of a senior Officer.

a.  Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

1. Filing tax returns;

      ii.          Updating the cashbook;

    iii.          Maintaining cash books, ledgers, vote books and registers;

   iv.          Preparing and verifying vouchers and committal documents;

     v.          Keeping safe custody of council’s accounting records and documents accounting assets.

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b.Requirements for appointment

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

       i.          Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce; Finance; Business Administration (Financing and Accounting option); Economics; Statistics or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;

OR

      ii.          Certified Public Accountants CPA (II) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and

3. Proficiency in Computer Applications.

c.   Key Competencies and skills

1. Strategic and innovative thinking;
2. Communication skills;
3. Analytical skills;
4. Interpersonal skills;
5. Organizational skills;
6. Team player; an
7. Negotiation skills