Senior Accountant at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Job Description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (GRADE 5) – REF: CMA/A/07/2025 – 1 POST ‘

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Principal Accountant (Financial Accounting), the Senior Accountant will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing timely and accurate payments and reporting as scheduled at the Authority.

Job Responsibilities

Co-ordinating receipt, registration, recording and posting of vendor invoices, accruals and provisions;
Co-ordinating the payment process by ensuring payment documents and vouchers are accurately matched supported with procurement documents;
Reconciling supplier accounts, other payable accounts including but not limited to PAYE, Withholding Income tax and Withholding VAT and general review of expense accounts;
Preparing creditors’ aged analysis and dealing with outstanding issues including following up with the suppliers for any necessary information or documentation;
Confirming the filing and maintenance of updated records of all the Journals, payment vouchers, invoices, etc and leverage on process automation;
Verifying on monthly basis, the accuracy of the General Ledger, invoices posted, journals passed, receipts posted and in consultation with the Financial Accountant, facilitate accurate preparation of financial statements;
Preparing daily, weekly and monthly cashflow projection reports monthly management reports and quarterly statutory reports; and
Maintaining continuous compliance with statutory obligations including but not limited to PAYE, Withholding Income tax and corporate taxes, Withholding VAT, and other statutory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or finance or a business-related field;
Professional qualifications such as CPA (K);
Member of professional body in good standing where applicable;
A supervisory course lasting not less than 2 weeks is an added advantage; and
At least 4 years relevant work experience.

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Computer skills;
Experience in the use of ERP environment;
Knowledge of IPSAS;
Experience in preparations of financial statements;
Interpersonal skills;
Communication skills;
High integrity levels; and
Leadership skills.