Vacancy Announcement
Background
TAISODE is a non- profit, non- governmental
organization registered
under the Non-Governmental Act No. 24 of 2002 on
16th June 2014 and
issued with a Registration Certificate No. 00007244.
TAISODE was
establishment for the purpose of combating disease,
hunger, illiteracy
and poverty through sustainable approaches. TAISODE
is currently
looking to recruit an accountant to be based in
Kahama.
Vision statement: A community with high quality of
life acceptable at international
standard. Mission Statement: TAISODE will work to
alleviate poverty of all kinds through
sustainable approaches, to minimize the effects of
deserter and provision of relief services
whenever there is a need.
Job Title: Accountant (One position)
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Kahama, Shinyanga
Salary: Negotiable but attractive
Duration: One year contract (renewable).
Functional Responsibilities:
1. Prepare timely and accurate financial reports in
line with narrative reports that
meet the requirements of the projects.
2. Prepare quarterly monthly and financial reports
and ad hoc financial reports
3. Submit quarterly reports
4. To ensure that project cash flows (income,
expenditure and fund transfers) are
managed in a timely and accurate manner
5. Provide ongoing financial risk analysis and
recommendations of risk management
strategies
6. Process daily organizational financial matters
such as daily payments and receipt,
update and prepare monthly bank statement,
reconciliation, and consolidation of
annual financial report as per organizational
guidelines.
7. Participate in daily financial and administrative
needs such as procurement
processes, budgeting, participate in external and
audits including interim audits
internal audit and field visits.
8. Maintain asset and other office supply in
collaboration with the project part time
storekeeper and other duties as directed by the
management.
9. Be in charge of all financial management in the Kahama
office
10. Prepare financial reports and submit timely
11. Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned
by the coordinator
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in accounts with a minimum of two
year experience working as an
accountant in NGOs
Knowledge in using any accounting software.
Attention to detail and ability to meet critical deadlines.
Knowledge in computer application.
Essential Knowledge and experience
1. Experience of leading on financial aspects of
multi-Projects donor contract
management and providing advice on complex financial
management
2. Experience developing financial operational
systems and schedules
3. Excellent financial management and administration
skills
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
in English
5. Proven ability to prioritize in a demanding
environment, multiple accountabilities,
and to tight deadlines
6. Strong analytical, financial reporting and
presentation skills with the ability to
present complex issues clearly and concisely.
7. Proven ability to work in an accountable and
flexible way in a not for profit
organization or any institution
8. Experience of financial capacity building
9. Experienced in using accounting software
appropriate for a not for profit
organization
10. Advanced Excel skills
To Apply:
Submit motivational letter, resume (CV) and three
names of referee indicating addresses,
email and phone numbers to the coordinator at
taisodetz@gmail.com remember to add the
following headline on the subject line ‘‘Accountant
for TAISODE – Kahama”. Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Affirmative Action: TAISODE is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, gender identity, age, or disability.
Closing Date: September 19, 2014
Tanzania Initiative for Social Development and
Relief
(TAISODE)
Kahama town, Nyasubi Street. P. O. Box 1133 Kahama,
Shinyanga, Tanzania