Accounting and Administration Officer

The Professional College of Njombe is a leading college of Vocational Education and Training in the process of gaining accreditation with the Tanzanian Ministry of Education and Vocational Training through VETA. It is an innovative and progressive college which commenced operations in 2012 on two campuses in four areas of specialisation: Agriculture, Livestock, Masonry and Carpentry

It is seeking an experienced financial administration officer who is able to work independently to undertake a wide range of duties associated with educational and entrepreneurial activities.

KEY  RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The Accountant is responsible for assisting the Director in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.

2. Monitoring and supervising payments in all currencies made to suppliers and staff and ensuring complete compliance with college policies and laws of the land.

3. Using appropriate software, process data and and produce reports as required to facilitate efficient operations.

4. Preparing and monitoring annual budgets, monthly cash flows and funding requests related to all activities.
5. Preparing  and monitoring monthly,  quarterly and  annual financial  reports.

6. Maintaining  accurate and  comprehensive  student  records  in  compliance with  VAT.

7. Implementing and strengthening strong financial controls across all the activities of the Professional College of Njombe.

8. Assisting the Academic Director in making sound financial decisions by providing costing and feasibility analysis for ongoing and new academic programs and entrepreneurial activity of the college.

SELECTION  CRITERIA

• Certificate or  Diploma  in  Accountancy or  Degree in  Administration,  Finance  or  related

• At least 3 years’ experience working in administrative/financial department of a reputable organization

• Sound knowledge  of  the English  language
• Ability to  work  independently with  attention  to  detail
• Understanding  of  legal financial  obligations  in  Tanzania
• Excellent  analytical  skills  and  abilities
• Knowledge  of  Quickboks  or  similar  accounting  software


MINIMUM  QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants  MUST  have  as  a minimum  a  relevant  degree  level  qualification.

HOW  TO  APPLY

The position is available to commence immediately to support the commencement of the 2013 academic year. Interested persons should forward their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter (no more than 1 page) to the General Manager at: giovanniviale@acra.it

Please  direct  all  enquiries  to

MR  GIOVANNI   VIALE:    +255763661225

Last  date  for  receipt  of  applications  is  Wednesday  30  January,  2013