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As a business man one need to know the meaning or the work of an accounting officer.
An Account officer can be describe as officer of a Ministry or Department who upon receiving an appointment or acting appointment as a permanent secretary or Head of an Extra-Ministerial Department is consequently designated and appointed Accounting officer for Ministry or Department.
Function of an Accounting officer shall include:
- Ensuring that proper budgetary and accounting systems are established to enhance internal control, accountability and transparency in his Ministry/Department.
An Account officer can be describe as officer of a Ministry or Department who upon receiving an appointment or acting appointment as a permanent secretary or Head of an Extra-Ministerial Department is consequently designated and appointed Accounting officer for Ministry or Department.
Function of an Accounting officer shall include:
- Ensuring that proper budgetary and accounting systems are established to enhance internal control, accountability and transparency in his Ministry/Department.
- Ensuring that the essential management control tools are put on place to minimize east and fraud.
- Ensuring the safety and proper maintenance of all government assets under his care.