OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTANT

Functions:

Install and maintain an internal audit system in the LGU concerned;
Prepare and submit financial statement to the Mayor and to the Sangguniang Bayan concerned;
Appraise the Sangguniang Bayan and other local government officials on the financial condition and operations of the LGU concerned;
Certify to the availability of budgetary allotment to which expenditures and obligations may be properly charged;
Review supporting documents before preparation of vouchers to determine completeness of requirements;
Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidation, salaries / allowances, reimbursements and remittances pertaining to the LGU;
Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same and other adjustments related thereto;
Post individuals disbursements to the subsidiary ledger and index cards;
Maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the LGU pertaining to payrolls and deductions;
Record and post in index cards details of purchased furniture, fixtures and equipment including disposal thereof, if any;
Account for all issued requests for obligations and maintain to keep all records and reports related thereto;
Prepare journal and the analysis of obligations and maintain and keep all records and reports related thereto; and
Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law or ordinance..