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Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment

Invites applications for the post of:-

Data Processing Assistant

Public Accounts Management and Treasury Division

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Data Processing Assistant within the Accounts Administrator unit, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounts administrator team with various data processing tasks. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the timely and accurate processing and update of financial data, including invoices, payments, revenues and other accounting transactions. This role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in data entry, ability in accounting software and knowledge in Microsoft office suite are essential for success in this role, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process and enter financial data into the accounting system with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Process accounts payable transactions, including verification of payment vouchers, verifying coding expenses, and directing payment vouchers for payment execution.
• Process accounts receivable activities, including verifying, posting and update of MDA’s cash, cheques, point of sale (POS) and bank transfers revenues.
• Maintain accurate financial records by entering data into accounting software to reflect changes in financial transactions and account balances to be reconciled with bank statements.
• Respond to MDA’s inquiries to resolve any suppliers’ discrepancies or transaction issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents and ensure compliance with record retention policies.
• On a monthly basis assist with payroll processing including posting of payroll amendments and other changes.
• Maintain a very high level of confidentiality and secure all financial information.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including posting and updating journal entries and associated tasks.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounts administrator unit, such as answering phones, responding to e-mails, and filing paperwork.
• Any other duties related to the post as assigned by the Senior Accounts Administrator or the Chief Accountant.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• IGCSE in Mathematics/ English/ Accounting minimum grade C; or
• ‘O’ Level Mathematics/ English/ Accounting; or
• Certificate in Public Finance Management; or
• Based on an effective performance rating obtained consistently over a two-year period in the position of Accounts Assistant.

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or should forward an updated CV with a cover letter, certificates, references, and a passport photo to:

The Human Resource Section

Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment

Liberty House

P.O. Box 313

Or email: [email protected]

Closing date: 13th October 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

For further inquiries, please contact 438 2064.

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.