Senior Accounts Clerk

Closing Date: January 23, 2026

Type of Vacancy: Expired Notices

Details of the Post

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Accounts Clerk will be required to:

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of accounting workflows by assessing processes, implementing practical enhancements and leveraging innovative approaches to strengthen accuracy, timeliness and overall efficiency in financial operations.

Liaise with the direct supervisor and other relevant stakeholders within and outside the Department to ensure timely processing of financial documents and adherence to service-level expectations.

Review the work of other team members for accuracy and completeness, providing constructive feedback as needed.

Review and validate all financial documentation for authenticity, accuracy, and compliance, including contracts, loan agreements, suppliers’ invoices, travel orders, expenses, disbursement claims, and investment trades.

Ensure completeness of supporting documentation for all transactions in alignment with internal policies and procedures.

Reconcile transactions, accounts, and sub-ledgers against internal systems and external confirmations, including but not limited to loans and grants, borrowings, fixed assets, receivables, supplier statements, and bank accounts.

Process payments through SWIFT and other systems or by cheque/cash, ensuring adherence to established controls.

Prepare billing for loans and staff receivables and ensure accurate recording of all related entries.

Verify compliance with internal controls (i.e. authorisation, verification, and approval) before transaction processing.

Accurately code transactions using the Bank’s Chart of Accounts for entry into relevant accounting systems.

Input and maintain records in accounting sub-systems (Loans Management, Treasury Management, Travel Management) as well as reconciliation with the General Ledger.

Prepare closing and adjusting journal entries in compliance with IFRS to support monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.

Maintain accurate records within the Fixed Asset Management System, including additions, disposals, and adjustments, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Develop schedules to support financial statements, management reporting, and presentations for the Board. Prepare accounting memoranda as necessary.

Maintain a well-organised and accessible filing system for efficient document retrieval.

Prepare or assist with donor claims, financial reports, and designated management reports.

Provide support in supervising the Unit during the absence of the Accounting Assistant and assist during peak workload periods, namely month-end close.

Demonstrate the ability to appropriately manage time and meet deadlines as established.