Accounts Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented and driven individual looking to launch your career in accounting? The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant III to join our team. As an integral part of our finance department, you will play a crucial role in managing, analyzing, and recording financial information, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow under the guidance of experienced professionals while contributing to the important mission of providing affordable housing solutions.

The Affordable Housing Board (AHB), is a body corporate established under the Affordable Housing Act of 2024 as a State Corporation within the State Department for Housing and Urban Development. It is mandated to provide a framework for development and access to affordable and institutional housing.

The Board of Directors is seeking to recruit a qualified, highly experienced, and results-oriented individual with a high degree of professionalism to fill the position of ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT III, AHB 9

JOB PURPOSE

This cadre is responsible for managing, analyzing, recording, and reporting financial information to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and to provide timely insights that support sound financial decision-making and accountability within the institution.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
This role reports to the Principal Accountant

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i. Implementing strategies, guidelines, standards, and procedures;
ii. Receiving, records, and sorts documents delivered in the department for processing;
iii. Receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers for filing in accordance with laid down financial rules and regulations;
iv. Keeping records of invoices, receipts, and other accounts records;
v. Capturing data, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers, and preparation of simple management reports;
vi. Participating in preparing payment vouchers, imprests, and committal documents in accordance with laid down financial rules and regulations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:

i. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: commerce (accounting or finance option), business administration (accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
OR
ii. Certified Public Accountant (CPA II) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

i. Critical thinking skills;
ii. Report writing skills;
iii. Analytical skills;
iv. Interpersonal/Communication Skills