Job Title: PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT
The East African Community ( EAC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern
Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are jointly
implementing a Programme on Climate Chang e Adaptation and Mitigation in the
Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA-EAC-SADC) Region under the COMESA-EAC-SADC
Tripartite framework. The overall objective of the Programme is to address the
impact of climate change through successful adaptation and miti gation actions
aimed at building socio-economic resilience of communities through Climate-S
mart Agriculture (CSA). The Programme is intended to increase investments in
climate resilient and carbon efficient agricultural practices and strengthen linkages
between agriculture, forestry, and other land uses (AFOLU) and renewable energy
practices in the COMESA-EAC- SADC Member/Partner States.
The EAC Secretariat has received funding from the Government of Norway; the
European Union; and the Government of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
through COMESA towards the implementation of the Programme. Part of the funds
will be directed towards supporting positions established as part of the Programme
Management Unit ( PMU) that will be charged with providing technical,
coordination and administrative functions to be implemented by EAC individually
and jointly with the other Implementing Partners (COMESA and SADC).
Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified citizens of East
Africa for the following position tenable at the EAC Secretariat in Arusha,
Tanzania.
PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT
(REF: EAC/HR/2012-2013/059)
Grade: Equivalent to P1 Professional Staff Grade
Directorate: Finance and Administration
Reporting to: Senior Accountant
Main purpose of the Job:
To provide financial accounting services to the Programme and to ensure he
efficient and effective financial management of the Programme in accordance
with the programme budget and finance guidelines
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Setting up and reviewing of accounting, financial and related systems in
compliance with the requirements of the donor funds;
2. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in planning and coordinating the
preparation of cost estimates, budget, and financial forecasts, as well as
advising user departments on financial requirements of the project;
3. Administering procedures and practices for donor funds management,
expenditure control and financial reporting of budgetary funds, as well as
ensuring that there are no budget overruns;
4. Maintaining a proper accounting records and monthly as well as quarterly
reports, including analysis of accounts to ensure that decision makers receive
timely and accurate information;
5. Preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial statements for
purposes of Audit;
6. Prepare Financial Management reports for the EAC Secretariat and the
Development Partners ;
7. Preparation of Monthly bank reconciliation statements;
and
8. Promote a positive corporate culture and
image of the Community.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree, from a recognized University, in Accounting, Finance,
Business Management and Administration (Financial Accounting option), Economics
or Commerce (Accounting Option).
Must have a professional accreditation in accounting such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA;
and a minimum of 5 years experience in executing financial management and
accountancy activities in a busy accounting environment. Relevant experience in
donor funded projects at regional/international level will be an added
advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and International Standards on
Auditing; and knowledge in the application of accounting, auditing and
financial reporting systems and software packages such as Sun Accounting
System; Proficiency in computerized financial management information Systems,
good, communication and report writing skills, as well as good inter-personal
skills. The candidate should have the experience in evaluating audits,
assessing auditor competence, and following up on issues raised by the audits;
and in interpreting financial and project management reports and determining
appropriate remedial actions. He/she must be proficient in the use of computers
for word processing, spreadsheets and any other applications used in the
Financial Management function. The candidate should possess the strong
planning, organization and time management skills to function in a team and
contribute towards a common goal. Ability to manage multiple project tasks; a
person of proven honesty and integrity with no criminal record; result oriented
and proactive
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
These are non-established project positions tenable at the EAC Secretariat
Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The positions are supported by COMESA through
donor funds provided by the European Union, the Royal Norwegian Government and
the Governments of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
The positions will be tenable for a period not exceeding four (4) years subject
to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
The above positions will be subjected to
the EAC quota system.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail,
courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of
both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and
addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P.o Box 1096
Arusha, Tanzania.
Fax No: 007 27 2502455/2504481
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 30th
may 2013.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its
requirements.