Commitment Control Officer

Key Responsibilities

Assists in the commitment planning process by determining and classifying commitments according to Inescapable, Priority and other Commitments; Assists the Director/Managers in the planning and utilization of available cash based on the level and categories of outstanding commitments; Examines purchase orders submitted by Management Accountant to see whether funds are available and approves and reserves/blocks funds where appropriate for such commitment; Informs Heads of Divisions and Department Heads of the status of their requisitions and the funds available under their respective programmes; Ensures the proper maintenance of the Commitment Control Register for the Ministry's Recurrent and Capital C heads by ensuring that warrant allocations and lodgments are posted correctly and promptly;