Municipality Of Alcantara Romblon

Municipal Accountant’s Office

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The Municipal Accountant shall take charge of both the accounting and internal audit services of the local government unit (LGU). The primary function is to:

  • Financial Control and Audit: Install and maintain an internal audit system in the LGU.

  • Compliance: Ensure that all disbursements are in compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, including generally accepted accounting principles.

  • Fiscal Information: Provide timely and authentic financial information to the local government officials and other stakeholders to guide decision-making.

The office’s core objectives are to provide financial information, maintain internal controls, and ensure compliance for the LGU and its component Barangays:  

1. Financial Reporting and Advisory

 
  • Prepare Financial Statements: Prepare and submit financial statements (like the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement) to the Municipal Mayor and the Sanggunian (local council).
  • Apprise Officials: Apprise the Sanggunian and other local government officials on the financial condition and operations of the LGU.
  • Barangay Accounts: Review Barangay transactions and prepare financial statements for the Barangays, keeping their financial records in a simplified manner as prescribed by the Commission on Audit (COA).
 

2. Transaction Processing and Control

 
  • Certify Allotment: Certify to the availability of budgetary allotment to which expenditures and obligations may be properly charged.
  • Pre-Audit/Review: Review supporting documents before the preparation of vouchers (Disbursement Vouchers) to determine the completeness of requirements and the legality of the claim.
  • Record Transactions: Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidations, salaries, allowances, reimbursements, and remittances.
  • Journal Vouchers: Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same and other adjustments.
 

3. Record-Keeping and Maintenance

 
  • Maintain Ledgers: Post individual disbursements to the subsidiary ledger and maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees (for payroll and deductions).
  • Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE): Record and post details of purchased furniture, fixtures, and equipment (PPE), including their disposal.
  • Obligation Requests: Account for all issued Requests for Obligations (ObR) and maintain all records and reports related thereto.

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