Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Senior Accountant at Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA)

Application Deadline: 30-12-2016

Description
From The Guardian, 6th Dec 2016

lringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA) is a Government Institution which has the duty of providing potable water and sanitation services at affordable prices to the residents of lringa Municipality for enhancing their health and quality of life. In order to achieve the compact objectives, IRUWASA now seeks applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians who are self-motivated, hardworking, honest and committed to their work to fill the following position:-

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Reports to : Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
(i) To assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of financial statements In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRs),
International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAs).
(ii) To advise the Finance Manager on liquidity and cash flows management.
(iii) To provide financial and costs information including water production costs in liaison with Sales Section and Water Production Section.
(iv) To check the correctness of claims and retirements ensuring thatthey are supported by appropriate vouchers/receipts as approved by
appropriate officers.
(v) To prepare monthly trial balances and bank reconciliation statements.
(vi) To perform other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Academic Qualifications, Age limit and Work Experience
(i) University Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma majoring In Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) and must be registered by NBAA as CPA (T)/ACPAPP (T)/ACCA holder.
(i) Not less than four (4) years work experience in a relevant field.
(ii) Good Interpersonal, communication skills and knowledge in computerized Financial Management Systems;
(ii} Age between 30 and 45 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
(i) According to IRUWASA Salary Scale : IWAS 7
(ii) Appointment will be on contractual terms (Three years) renewable upon performance
Application Instructions
GENERAL CONDITIONS: All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, postal address, e-mail and telephone/mobile numbers. Applicants should indicate names and contact addresses of at least three referees. Applicants must attach their relevant copies of academic and professional certificates, Form IV and Form VI National Examination certificates and birth certificates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applications should be sent to IRUWASA by hand, registered post. EMS and DHL not later than 30th December, 2016. All applications should be addressed to:•
The Managing Director,
lringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. BOX 570,
IRINGA.
NOTE: WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Group Accountant and Administrator at Kiure Group Companies

Application Deadline: 22-12-2016

Description
1.1 Purpose of the Job

Heading accounting department for registered building, civil and mechanical contractors with its head office in Dar es Salaam and branch in Arusha and he/she will be responsible for revenue, expenditure accounts and general administration of the company.

1.2 Duties and responsibility
? Reporting to General Manager by assisting him in all control of financial affairs of the company by yearly Budget preparation and Audit analysis
? Ensures bank reconciliations are carried out regularly.
? Ensures books of accounts of the authority are kept properly
? Supervises preparation of management reports (monthly, quarterly reports).
? Provides reports for assisting decisions in setting tariff and other management decisions.
? Formulates budget and costing systems
? Facilitates the carrying out of internal and external audits and responds to financial queries accurately and timely
? Supervises implementation of financial policies, systems and procedures set by the company
? Supervises maintenance of fixed asset register of the company
? Supervises staff in Accounts Section.
? Makes periodic performance evaluation and appraisal of the subordinates.
? Prepares variance analysis of all revenue & expenditure on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
? Manages working capital and control cash flow of the company.
? Checks periodical financial reports and control of Revenue & Expenditure.
? Ensures that tax returns and other statutory deductions are submitted timely.
? Ensures accountable and valuable documents are kept secured.
? Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his/her superiors

Application Instructions
Academic Qualification and Experience
Bachelor degree/Advance diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field from recognized institutions
Should be Certified Public Accountant and registered by National Board of Accounting and Auditors (NBAA) or ACCA (UK).
Effective technical and interpersonal skills ? Verbal and written communication skills
Commercial awareness
Highest level of integrity, honest and ethics compliance
Ability to communicate fluently in English and Swahili
Computer literate is essential particularly in accounting software e.g Tally etc.
At least three (5) years of working experience in reputable organization Interested company should send their CV’s via APPLY NOW button below only shortlisted applicant will be contacted.


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Finance Manager -Re-advertised at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania

Application Deadline: 05-01-2017

Description
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager will be responsible for efficient and effective management of daily operations of the Finance Department in the COE.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate and complete records of all financial transactions of the Baylor - Tanzania office;
Prepare accurate and timely monthly management reports;

Assist management with financial analysis for both policy and decision making purposes;

Manage an effective financial control system and ensure control of expenditures so that they are in line with Baylor - Tanzania policies and procedures, as well as approved budgets;

Maintain financial and information system policies and procedures in order to provide strong internal controls;

Prepare requests for internal, external, donor or government audits.

Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by management or Donor.

Supervise all bank account activities.

Supervise cash handling, cash movements, cash disbursements, and foreign currency holding.

Supervise the timely preparation and review of all the monthly bank account and cash reconciliations and ensures timely submission to management and Baylor-Houston.

Supervise the preparation of accountabilities (payment supporting documents) and ensure they are sent to Donor for reimbursement.

Ensure that physical cash counts are done at least quarterly

Assist in the preparation, and maintenance of the Baylor - Tanzania annual Budgets.

Prepare budgetary performance reports including budget vs. actual expenditure reports and analysis for all grants and restricted funds.

Assist in the development and preparation of cost allocation processes that comply with donor regulations and the approved budget.

Maintains a system of tracking donor financial reports and ensuring Baylor Tanzania is in compliance with Donor deadlines.

Prepare Donor financial reports and ensure the approval of such reports by management before submission to Executive Director and BIPAI CFO.

Analysis of actual to budget results to identify problems in accounting or compliance.

Perform all balance sheet account reconciliations on a timely basis.

Assist with processing payroll as necessary and assist in preparing related accounting entries.

Supervise and/or post transactions to the system ensuring proper controls are enforced and appropriate system is in place to maintain all required supporting documentation.

Directly responsible for updating and consolidating in the system all data and transactions.

Production of monthly or ad-hoc reports.

Developing expertise to control the system, develop new reports and be able to train staff in processing of data.

The review of and accounting for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentations, accuracy of amounts and control over payments.

Works with appropriate administration/procurement staff in developing a system to track commitments and outstanding contracts amounts.

Reviews purchase request forms, quotations/prices and Local purchase orders (LPO) to ensure value for money.

Primary responsibility for liaison with administration /procurement to ensure effective and efficient management of funds.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance and must be in possession of an accounting qualification such as ACCA, or CPA(T); with a minimum of five years relevant working experience in a reputable organization.
Post Graduate professional training in finance and accounting or management will be an added advantage.

A team player with excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and good IT skills mainly in Microsoft Office packages;

Strong management and analytical skills.

High level of confidentiality and integrity.

Application Instructions
If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor – Tanzania, Apply in confidence by submitting an application letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information for three referees. Application should reach Baylor – Tanzania not later than January 5th 2017. Addressed to:
Senior Administrator,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania P.O. Box 5208 Mwanza,
Tanzania.

Finance Manager at Ministry of Health Zanzibar

Application Deadline: 28-12-2016

Description
From the Guardian, 7th Dec 2016

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar through the Ministry of Health has received funds from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. The Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme is coordinating all key malaria interventions at various levels of implementation. The Ministry of Health seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the existing gaps in implementing the planned activities in line with Malaria elimination in zanzibar.
The Ministry of Health seeks to recruit Tanzanian suitable qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies. In light of the above, the Ministry of Health invites the application from suitably qualified and competent applicants to fill the following vacant posts.
The applicant should attach satisfied copies of original certificate and Curriculum Vitae

FINANCE MANAGER-1 POST
Job Description:

The Finance Manager will be reporting to the Malaria Program Manager, Shall be responsible for monitoring program financial system, raising financing documents and ensuring that program billings are appropriately approved, coded and made on timely manner.
He/she will support preparation of the financial reports, monitor funds utilization trends, investigate variances, assist in keeping appropriate financial records and maintain an effective internal Quick book control system. Ensure compliance with Government and donor regulations, support malaria office in Pemba and sub recipients in accounting and reporting. Specifically, promote financial accountability and accuracy of financial reports
Qualifications and Experience ,
Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting or any finance related professional.
Minimum of working experience - at least 3 years at Senior Management Level in a Corporate Organization.
Experienced in working with multilateral donor funded project programme: will be an added value
Computer literate with an ability to create and use computerized accounting packages specifically a Quick book and to generate reports
Strong personal initiatives and self motivation with ability to work under pressure and flexible in demanding situations
Experienced on collaborating with local and international NGOs and government authorities
Good knowledge of English and Kiswahili both spoken and written.

Job Purpose. .
The purpose of this role is to establish and promote sound financial management and accounting practices as well as ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
The job holder will facilitate strategic contribution in planning and development of program budgets and provides efficient financial administrative and IT support to Account Unit of the ZAMEP.

Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare comprehensive financial and management information including cash flow, cash budget and statutory accounts timely
Comply and/or ensure compliance with ZAMEP Financial manual
Facilitate revision of the current ZAMEP financial Manual
Ensure that the financial systems and procedures are sound and conform to general accounting principles
Provide technical support to the accounting system and maintain the program books of accounts
Provide technical support in preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reports on funds received by the Program for submission to the Government and Donors as per agreed schedules; for example Progress Update and Disbursement Report
Support the preparation of annual work plans and budgets
Provide technical support and guidance to sub recipients in accounting and reporting based on the funds utilization
Liaise with both internal and external auditors to ensure smooth auditing processes.
He/she will respond to internal and external audit queries as well as arranging external audit of sub recipients
Ensure compliance with Government and Donor agencies guidelines in the management of financial transactions
Any other duties as may be assigned by Program Manager


Application Instructions
We strongly encourage competent, action- oriented and committed applicants to apply for this position If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position send your application accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, photocopy of academic certificates and contact details of three referees as well as your passport size photograph to the address indicated below. The dead line for submission is 28th December, 2016. Principal Secretary Ministry of Health P.O. BOX 236 Zanzibar

Accountant at Well Established Company

Application Deadline: 30-12-2016

Description
 
 
Application Instructions
Preparing capital and operating budgets, administering the budget process, and reporting (internally) performance against budgets. Evaluating the performance of managers and business units against other business plans and benchmarks Analyzing and reporting on financial problems and business situations. In these capacities, managerial accounts look both forwards and backwards in time. Accountants also perform the role of auditor, with internal, external, or government auditing responsibilities Internal auditors report to their own company's management.

They are primarily responsible for checking for fraud, waste, and mismanagement of funds, but they may also be responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and recommending the organization's internal controls, and the organization's compliance with government regulation. Government auditors are public sector employees who review and monitor government agencies and other government organizations, but also private sector businesses that are subject to government regulation (e.g., banks) and taxation (almost all private businesses). External auditors are professional consultants, hired by private businesses to review their accounting practices and accounting reports and issue or publish auditor's opinions as to whether or not the company's practices and reports conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Accountant for an Insurance Brokerage at African Horizons Recruitment

Application Deadline: 23-12-2016


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