Category: Accountancy, Finance & Insurance
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Summary:
Heifer International is a nonprofit organization that works for the dignity and well being of all people. Heifer envisions a world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of healthy planet- Our mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. We support the government of Tanzania in achieving the Millennium Goals.
Heifer International Tanzania with 38 years of working with rural communities of Tanzania, we are the oldest NGO in Tanzania and the oldest in Heifer Africa Area Program, started our work in the country since 1974 covering the whole country. In order to achieve our mission, Heifer International is seeking to recruit a talented, dynamic and competent professional to serve in the following position.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (to be based in the Country Office Dar es Salaam)
Description:
Summary of Position Responsibilities
The Accountant will assist the Senior Finance Manager and I Senior Accountant in accounting, financial and administrative functions for Heifer Tanzania. Duties will include assisting in the process of accounting transactions, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, banking, grant management, and compliance with Heifer policies.
Primary Duties& Responsibilities
Record accounting transactions in the accounting software in a timely and accurate manner
Review expense reports and ensure they are in compliance with donor requirements and Heifer policies.
Prepare journal vouchers, payment vouchers, in a timely manner.
Assist in preparation of the budget and management of cash flow.
Ensure that grant and donor requirements are upheld, including assurance that all supporting documentation for expenses is maintained.
Seek continued growth in the knowledge of Heifer International programs and issues of hunger and poverty.
Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field
Two or more years bookkeeping and general accounting experience.
Proficient use of Microsoft Excel
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these requirements.
Essential Job Functions and physical Demands;
Rich knowledge of accounting principles and practice
Knowledge of grant and donor reporting requirements
Ability to prepare, manages, and monitor budgets.
Proficient use of ”English language, both oral and written
Ability to create and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate information to all levels of management and peers.
Ability to determine proper accounting treatment of transactions
Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets (MS Excel required), presentation tools, electronic mail software, and knowledge of accounting software.
Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to details
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Motivated to work with little supervision
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
Ability and willingness to work with a flexible schedule
Ability and willingness to travel both locally and internationally
Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures, belief systems, and gender
Ability to drive a manual transmission car and possession of clean driving license will be an added advantage
If you think you are qualified, competent and ready to meet challenges, please forward your application to postal address indicating why you think you are the right candidate for the position and attach your current resume with three names of referees and copies of your certificates by June 28th, 2012. Disclose all communication modes including telephone numbers, email Ids, postal address and physical addresses for both applicant and referees.
Hand delivery is also acceptable.
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all of its positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, physical disability or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Telephone calls enquiry on the role is unacceptable.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resources Manager
Heifer International Tanzania
P.O. Box 33814,
Regent Estate, Plot No. 203 Off Migombani Street
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.