Application Deadline: 27-01-2017
Description
Source Dailynews,17th Jan 2017
Employment Opportunities
Pact Tanzania is a field office of "Pact" an international non-governmental and non-profit making organization with its headquarters in Washington DC. Pact Tanzania exists to build local capacity to enable systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and enjoy the benefit nature provides. For efficient execution of its duties, Pact Tanzania is looking for enthusiastic, creative, energetic individual to fill the Finance Assistant positions:
Finance Assistants: 2 vacant positions
(Based in Dar es Salaam)
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Reporting To: Finance Officer
Job Objective:
Perform functions to support Pact Tanzania in financial management in order to provide: accurate, current and complete disclosure of financial transactions; records that identify source and application of funds; effective control and accountability of funds, property and other assets; and comparison of expenditure versus budget amounts.
Job summary
The Finance Assistant works with the Finance team to ensure that Pact's financial policies and procedures and those of donors are adhered to all times and accurate financial records are maintained.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare payment vouchers, making sure that all supporting documents (such as invoices; POs, GRNs/Delivery Notes) are attached for approval before payments are done.
• Write cheques and/or prepare payments on properly authorized payment vouchers.
• Obtain signatures on cheques, vouchers and other financial documents from Pact authorized officials.
• Dispatch cheques and other payments to payees.
• Handle Petty Cash Fund and prepare daily and weekly reconciliations.
• File Payment and Journal vouchers and other financial documents to their appropriate files.
• Receive and issue receipts for refunds from staff, partners and others.
• Photocopy, scan and produce finance documents as required.
• Assist in the posting of payments and updating records of bank transactions to monitor bank balances.
• Assist in posting approved financial transactions into the accounting software.
• Work with the Finance Officer in cash forecasting to ensure funds are available for Pact's activities.
• Be Pact agent in bank transactions, including, but not limited to, withdrawing leash, submission of bank authority letters, collection of bank statements and depositing receipts and other functions.
• Carry out other Finance related duties assigned by the Senior Finance Manager
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting/Finance, or Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• NBAA Intermediate Stage Module or higher modules will be added advantage.
Experience
• At least one year's experience working in the finance area, in particular handling of cash and making payments.
• Working experience in posting of financial data in accounting software.
• Prior experience in working with donor funded organizations and managing a functional level in a busy environment.
Skills:
Proficiency in standard office computer applications, PARTICULARLY EXCEL.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience on electronic banking is an added advantage.
Languages:
Strong Language capability in both Kiswahili and English
Application Instructions
Employment Opportunities
Pact Tanzania is a field office of "Pact" an international non-governmental and non-profit making organization with its headquarters in Washington DC. Pact Tanzania exists to build local capacity to enable systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and enjoy the benefit nature provides. For efficient execution of its duties, Pact Tanzania is looking for enthusiastic, creative, energetic individual to fill the Finance Assistant positions:
Finance Assistants: 2 vacant positions
(Based in Dar es Salaam)
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Reporting To: Finance Officer
Job Objective:
Perform functions to support Pact Tanzania in financial management in order to provide: accurate, current and complete disclosure of financial transactions; records that identify source and application of funds; effective control and accountability of funds, property and other assets; and comparison of expenditure versus budget amounts.
Job summary
The Finance Assistant works with the Finance team to ensure that Pact's financial policies and procedures and those of donors are adhered to all times and accurate financial records are maintained.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare payment vouchers, making sure that all supporting documents (such as invoices; POs, GRNs/Delivery Notes) are attached for approval before payments are done.
• Write cheques and/or prepare payments on properly authorized payment vouchers.
• Obtain signatures on cheques, vouchers and other financial documents from Pact authorized officials.
• Dispatch cheques and other payments to payees.
• Handle Petty Cash Fund and prepare daily and weekly reconciliations.
• File Payment and Journal vouchers and other financial documents to their appropriate files.
• Receive and issue receipts for refunds from staff, partners and others.
• Photocopy, scan and produce finance documents as required.
• Assist in the posting of payments and updating records of bank transactions to monitor bank balances.
• Assist in posting approved financial transactions into the accounting software.
• Work with the Finance Officer in cash forecasting to ensure funds are available for Pact's activities.
• Be Pact agent in bank transactions, including, but not limited to, withdrawing leash, submission of bank authority letters, collection of bank statements and depositing receipts and other functions.
• Carry out other Finance related duties assigned by the Senior Finance Manager
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting/Finance, or Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• NBAA Intermediate Stage Module or higher modules will be added advantage.
Experience
• At least one year's experience working in the finance area, in particular handling of cash and making payments.
• Working experience in posting of financial data in accounting software.
• Prior experience in working with donor funded organizations and managing a functional level in a busy environment.
Skills:
Proficiency in standard office computer applications, PARTICULARLY EXCEL.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience on electronic banking is an added advantage.
Languages:
Strong Language capability in both Kiswahili and English
If you believe you are the ideal person we are looking for, submit your
application letter describing why you are the right candidate for this
position and curriculum vitae detailing your experience with three
referees through APPLY below. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted..
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