Finance &Accounts Officer II

Role Overview

This is a hands-on accounting position that carries the day-to-day bookkeeping of the organisation, from the first entry recorded in the accounting system through to the reconciliation of payment platform statements and the physical banking of funds. The person in this seat keeps the general ledger trustworthy, makes sure suppliers and staff are paid correctly, and stays on top of money owed to the organisation by customers. Because accurate records and timely statutory remittances sit at the centre of the role, the work directly protects the organisation's financial credibility and its ability to report with confidence each month.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter income and expenditure transactions into the accounting system and ensure every posting is backed by complete, accurate documentation.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, checking that entries are correctly coded, properly dated and free of duplication.
• Prepare payment vouchers and process disbursements, verifying supporting documents before any payment is released.
• Support tax accounting activities and remit statutory deductions within the required deadlines.
• Raise invoices for services delivered and issue demand notes to customers.
• Track outstanding customer balances, follow up on delinquent accounts, and confirm closing balances at the end of every month.
• Reconcile Pesaflow statements against internal records and resolve any variances.
• Keep payment vouchers, journal vouchers and other financial records in safe custody, and carry out regular banking of collections.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution in one of the following: Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance or Accounting option), Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, Business Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in computer applications, with the confidence to work in spreadsheets and accounting software on a daily basis.
• Working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, ledger maintenance and bank reconciliation.
• Familiarity with invoicing, payment voucher preparation and the handling of statutory deductions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, since the role involves reconciling figures and confirming balances every month.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines, follow up on overdue accounts and see tasks through to completion.
• Integrity and discretion when dealing with payments, vouchers and confidential financial records.
• This is an officer-grade appointment suited to candidates building a career in accounting and finance who can work reliably under supervision in a structured finance function.