UZIKWASA is a non-government organization that operates in Pangani
District, Tanga Region. In the 10 years since its inception, UZIKWASA has
established a dynamic relationship with the local communities through
integrated programs in HIV/AIDS, Gender and Transformative Leadership and
Culture supported by a large communication program. UZIKWASA’s vision of
long term development is thro
ugh participatory approaches and promotion of
self reliant interventions that actively engage people in driving their own
development agenda. Pangani FM, a community radio Station run by the
organisation is a key component in UZIKWASA’s communication efforts and
the multimedia rural behaviour change communication campaign ”Banja Bas”
that targets specifically rural communities. UZIKWASA is looking for a
committed and highly motivated Tanzanian for the position of an
Accountant
Main responsibilities:
Ø Maintaining adequate, accurate and up-to-date books of accounts
Ø Prepare payment vouchers and ensure availability of all
necessary
supporting documents
Ø Carry out timely posting of financial transactions
Ø Prepare quarterly financial reports to the
management and donor
reports in the required intervals
Ø Participate in the development of organisational budgets and
support
program staff in the preparation of operational budgets and issues of
financial management where the need arises.
Ø Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and ensure that they are
filed
properly.
Ø Prepare monthly pay roll summaries
Ø Prepare fund request to donor and respond to donor queries
Ø Update of fixed asset register at quarterly intervals
Ø Ensure timely payment of statutory and contractual debts.
Ø Ensure correctness and appropriateness of payments made to
employees
and outsiders in a timely manner.
Ø Ensure that all payments made are in line with the
respective
budgets, follow the principle of segregation of duties
and are properly
authorised.
Ø Always be updated about Tanzanian tax laws and regulations
which are
relevant to the organisation and ensure that they adhered to.
Ø Prepare for annual audit
The candidate will be reporting to the Finance Manager.
Competencies:
The applicant is confident with multi-donor accounting and able to work
under pressure and meet tight deadlines.S/he is a good communicator and
able to effectively work with others. As a member of a creative and
innovative team s/he is able to provide and receive feedback
and willing
to self reflection and self-appraisal. S/he is keen to
work in an
environment of shared learning and innovation and participate in team
building activities beyond his/her accounts responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 2 years working experience.
Previous experience with an NGO is an added advantage. Proficiency in at
least one accounting package, preferably Quick books .
Applications:
Send your C.V and at least two letters of reference;.a statement of not
more than one page on your experience related to the job you are seeking,
and why you want to work in this position; UZIKWASA is an equal opportunity
employer.
Deadline for applications: February 28th, 2015
Please use the following two emails: info@uzikwasa.or.tz; cc:
kilapix@yahoo.com
