Accountant I

About

The Digital Health Agency is recruiting an Accountant I in its Operations department at HQ. The permanent and pensionable role involves voucher preparation, accounting data entry, routine accounting work, bank reconciliation, and customer statements and records custody. Applicants need three years' relevant experience at Accountant II level or a comparable position, a relevant bachelor's degree, CPA II or equivalent qualification, computer proficiency, and demonstrated merit and ability. Job grade: DHA 7 Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable Number of posts: 1 Reference: DHA/44/2026 Duty station: HQ

How to apply

Create an applicant account and apply online through the DHA ERP Careers portal. Applicants can save a draft and return to it later.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and verifying vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations.
• Entering primary accounting data.
• Carrying out routine accounting work such as balancing of cashbooks, imprests and advances ledgers.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Preparing and dispatching customer statements and ensuring safe custody of records and assets.

Qualifications

• Cumulative period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience in the grade of Accountant II or comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.