Divisional Accountants/ Divisional Accounts Officers are posted by the Accountant General to each divisional office to assist the Divisional Officer in the discharge of his responsibilities in respect of accounts of the division. The Duties/Functions of the Divisional Accounts Officers/ Divisional Accountants are threefold - 

• As Accountant, the compiler of the accounts of the division in accordance with the prescribed rules and from the data furnished to him;

• As internal checker, charged with the responsibility of applying certain preliminary checks to the initial accounts, vouchers, etc.

• Financial Adviser - Adviser to the Divisional Officer in all matters relating to the accounts and budget estimates, or to the operation of financial rules generally.