Accountant – JOBO.sc

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Industry Government Organisation
Company Phone +248 439 7999 / 439 7998

ONLY SEYCHELLOIS CANDIDATES CAN APPLY FOR THIS POST

Organisation: Ministry of Social Affairs, Family & Equality

Department: Family and Equality Department

Unit: Accounts

Post Title: Accountant

Responsible to: Financial Controller

Working Hours: 08.00am – 4.00pm

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Accountant will provide support to the Principal Secretary and wider finance team by helping to prepare accounts, budgets, and preparing any other financial related reports.

FUNCTIONAL

Monitoring and supervision of staff and duties of the Accounts Department.
Petty cash recoupment.
Updating computerized report of payments and revenues to reconcile with ledger documents if any.
Undertake monthly reconciliation against the general ledger.
Maintain the credit control register and reconcile creditor’s statement before submitting report to Principal Secretary & Treasury.
Preparation of monthly salary amendment forms to submit to Treasury.
Prepare virement and budget release as and when necessary.
Quarterly verification of Assets and Inventory of the Ministry.
Monitoring and control of the Budget.
Assist the Department with the preparation of yearly Budget and Financial reports.
Any other related duties as assigned from time to time by the Principal Secretary.

Benefits

Salary Band: SB 4 – SB 5

Job Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Data Entry.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent Skills with Microsoft Office.
Payroll Experience.
Experience in Balance Sheet Account Preparation.
Detail Oriented.
Organised.
Timely.
Competent IT Skills.
Strong Bookkeeping Skills.
Knowledge of Business Math.
Understanding of Budgetary Principles.
Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills.
Related Field or Equivalent Work Experience

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Candidate who have completed F1 to F9 or equivalent Advanced Diploma in Accounting; or
Diploma in Public Financial Management/Business Studies or equivalent qualification in Accounting plus two years as an Accounts Technician; or
Cambridge Advanced Level in accounting or Advanced Certificate in Accounting plus three years as an Accounts Technician.

CORE BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

TEAMWORK	Fosters a sense of team spirit by establishing strong interpersonal relationships, demonstrating respect for other team members and proactively offering support. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Works collaboratively with others by seeking to understand and make best use of team members’ diverse ideas, working styles, skills and backgrounds. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Takes ownership of tasks and functional responsibilities. Presents oneself as a credible representative of the Corporation and demonstrates a commitment to delivering on one’s duties. Justifies decisions taken, with confidence, openness and honesty. Takes responsibility for seeing efforts through. Makes sound and fair judgment. Makes informed and accountable conclusions and decisions. Is open to feedback and uses errors or oversights as learning points.
ADAPTABILITY	Easily adjusts priorities, activities, and attitude to meet new deadlines and information and to achieve objectives. Anticipates and responds with energy, to new challenges, the unfamiliar and the urgent. Thinks of ways to make changes work, rather than resisting them. Makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of a changing environment. Plans ahead and has an alternative option in case things go wrong or unexpected. Keeps an open mind and shows willingness to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques that embrace change. Able to prioritize effectively and plan flexibly to be able to deal with change.
RELIABILITY	Is dependable and can be relied on in different circumstances. Gets the job well-done every time and within deadlines. Shows up to work on time. Goes the extra mile to produce expected results even in tight deadlines. Persists through difficult tasks and brings out credible results.
CONDUCT & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS	Behaves in a professional and appropriate way to set the right example in the workplace. Takes responsibility for own actions; accepts own mistakes and does not blame others for a job not well done or not done. Behaves in a manner that is accepting, respectful and inclusive of all people. Puts continuous effort into building and maintaining relationships. Accepts conflict as an opportunity to strengthen relationships. Responds willingly to requests for help and information, where possible Is honest and open-minded. Has a ‘can-do’ and ‘will-do’ attitude.

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or Please send CV and other relevant documents to [email protected] / [email protected]

Contact: 439 7999 / 439 7998

Closing date: Friday 6th November 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application. Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.

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