Chief Accountant at The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF)

Application Deadline: 31 Jul 2015

Chief Accountant POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) is an effective apex private sector organization, established on 4th November 1998 because of multi-folded efforts by various stakeholders of the Private Sector to provide a focal point for the articulation of private sector-led approaches to Tanzania's economic and social development.

TPSF's major role is to promote private sector-led social and economic development in Tanzania, through constructive dialogue and effective advocacy with the Government through its core mandate of advocacy, TPSF seeks to raise issues, participate in and influence Government policy formulation and implementation in favour of the local private sector and FDI's.

OUR VISION:
Our-vision is to be"the leading voice for the promotion of vibrant, innovative and a competitive' private sector in Tanzania"

POSITION: TPSF /01 CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief Accountants key role is to ensure a strong finance and accounting system that adequately safeguards TPSF resources.

REQUIREMENTS: The Chief Accountant shall report to the
Executive Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compile the work plan and annual budget.
Evaluate current revenue trends and forecast funds that will be available to operate the TPSF activities on a sustainable basis;
Implement continuous financial and control systems to monitor the performance, flow of funds, adherence to budget, income and expenditure and other budgetary items and when necessary, recommend courses of action to correct budget imbalances;
Prepare and present financial statements and reports as required to the Board of Directors and Donors
Regularly advise the Executive Director on financial issues through periodic reports and consultations and alert against any irregularity, lack of compliance, lack of adherence and problems whether actual or potential concerning the financial systems, operations, plans, accounting, audits, budgets and any other matter of a financial nature.
Maintain a working relationship and develop additional relationships with banks and financial institutions with the aim of securing the funds necessary for the operations' of the organization, the attainment of its development plans and its investments
Coordinate the review and develop sound financial policies, systems and tools for the organization on periodic basis
Co-ordinate and support the auditing processes of the organization's accounts once every year, and facilitating its review and approval by relevant organs within the organization.
Oversee and support unit staff on their day-to-day work and ensure their timely appraisal and development.
Allocate the department's resources in an efficient ,manner and ensure the effective operation as a cost
Centre

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
CPA or Min Degree in Accounting/Finance/ ACCA qualification
Relevant experience in audit and costing is advantageous.
Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels. .
Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in
MS Excel.
At least 5 years experience in professional accounting and financial administration in a complex accounting function. (Experience in Donor Funded Project is an added advantage.)
Good IT skills including the ability to operate and manage computerized financial" payroll systems,
spreadsheet and word-processing programs
Familiarity in QuickBooks is advantageous

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:
Able to work independently and highly meticulous.
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Effective communication skills
A person of high integrity, honest and trustworthy with sound work ethics

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you believe you are the right candidate for the position, please send your application letter, detailed CV; certified photocopies of academic certificates and transcripts and names and contact details of three referees to the undersigned, not later than 31st July 2015 at 4.30 p.m.
NOTE:
You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but NOT both;
A completed application should indicate: nationality, position applied, contain cover letter and full names and contacts of referees, certified copies of academic transcripts. Failure to comply leads to disqualification

The Executive Director
Tanzania Private Sector Foundation
1288 Mwaya Road Msasani Peninsula
P. O. Box 11313 '
DAR ES SALAAM