Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) is a state corporation established under the Micro and Small Enterprise Act No. 55 of 2012. The Act was developed through a stakeholder’s consultation process which took several years. The Authority is now domiciled in the Ministry of Industry,Trade and Co-operatives

Responsibilities or duties

Developing and implementing accounting and administrative control procedures for all transactions executed only upon proper authorization.

Maintaining proper accounting and administrative records for all the project activities to ensure smooth and timely retrieval of records.

Consolidating and reporting on the financial status and performance of all the activities, monthly, quarterly, and annually as provided for in the approved operation manual.

Maintaining proper records and accurate books of accounts to reflect PIU’s operation and financial conditions

Submitting and follow up of Withdrawal Applications (WA) with the National Treasury through the parent ministry

Ensuring monthly bank reconciliations are accompanied by a copy of the bank statement.

Ensuring timely processing of all approved payments.

Maintaining cash books for daily posting and balancing.

Generating all Financial reports including Quarterly IFR for the project funding using the Management Information System in place.

Preparing and submitting Financial Statement to the relevant authorities.

Ensuring timely remittance of statutory deductions.

Performing any other duty as may be assigned

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution

Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination

Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications

Experience needed

Not specified

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

REF: MSEA/9/03/2026

• Developing and implementing accounting and administrative control procedures for all transactions executed only upon proper authorization.
• Maintaining proper accounting and administrative records for all the project activities to ensure smooth and timely retrieval of records.
• Consolidating and reporting on the financial status and performance of all the activities, monthly, quarterly, and annually as provided for in the approved operation manual.
• Maintaining proper records and accurate books of accounts to reflect PIU’s operation and financial conditions
• Submitting and follow up of Withdrawal Applications (WA) with the National Treasury through the parent ministry
• Ensuring monthly bank reconciliations are accompanied by a copy of the bank statement.
• Ensuring timely processing of all approved payments.
• Maintaining cash books for daily posting and balancing.
• Generating all Financial reports including Quarterly IFR for the project funding using the Management Information System in place.
• Preparing and submitting Financial Statement to the relevant authorities.
• Ensuring timely remittance of statutory deductions.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned

• Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination