THE OFFICER IN THE ACCOUNTING OFFICER SHALL BE IN CHARGE OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE STAFF AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STAFF, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR THE SECRETARIAT. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND WILL HANDLE COLLECTION AND PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS. IT SHALL RECEIVE, ISSUE AND REGISTER ACCOUNTING DOCUMENTS FROM THE EARLIEST DOCUMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS USING THE DOUBLE-ENTRY METHOD. IT WORKS USING COMPUTER HARDWARE, USES SPECIFIC SOFTWARE, HANDLES CORRESPONDENCE AND CONTACTS WITH COLLEAGUES AS WELL AS CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS.