PROJECT ACCOUNTANT , Mirerani , Arusha

Starting Date: March 2013
Position: Project accountant
Duty Station: Mirerani
Duration of Assignment: 22 months (part time)
Supervisor: The Accountant will work under the direct supervision of the Project coordinator and work closely with relevant partners’ and FIC staff

CHIYOFA II project is implemented by three local  organizations namely Good Hope program, AWLAHURIC and TAMICO coordinated by FIC-A Danish based organization focused to eliminate worst forms of Child labour in Mirerani through 31 December 2014. To ensure efficiency and effective implementation of project related to Finance, CHIYOFA Project envisages recruiting a qualified project accountant.

The Accountant is responsible for the day‐to-day accounting work and financial reporting of the project.

The post requires the holder to work some days a week and when needed to do so by the Project Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities
The project accountant will be responsible for book keeping and financial reporting of the CHIYOFA II project.  Generally the accountant will cooperate closely with the project coordinator.

Assist project manager in implementing proper financial reporting and budget management to ensure that:

1. Accounting records and supporting documents are kept properly:
‐ Enter financial transactions into the computerized accounting system, including transactions executed by the three local partners;
‐ Assist partners’ resource persons on partners’ financial system, documentation and reporting for the project. Collecting and compiling quarterly financial reports and documentation from partners.
‐ Securing all transactions is properly documented by correct filled in payment vouchers attached original external invoices or receipts.
‐ Maintain proper files on supporting documents
‐ Ensure that petty cash is reviewed and updated, and records are kept up‐to‐date;
‐ Reconciliation of bank accounts and prepares monthly bank reconciliation statements;

2. Financial Reports are prepared quarterly;
‐ Prepare project financial reports/statements to be submitted to FIC after the approval of the
Project coordinator.
‐ Prepare quarterly budgets/requests in the applicable format for advance of
Funds from FIC; including compiling of local partners’ budgets. Assist partners’ resource persons on partners’ budget preparation.
Prepare annual cost budget based on activity plan and input from project coordinator.

4. Financial operations are transparent and comply with the legal requirements of Tanzania and the financial manual of the CHIYOFA II.

5. Records are in order for auditing at any time. Interact with and assist the external auditor. An annual audited financial statement is prepared after end each calendar year.

6. Maintain payroll, prepare pay slips.
Prepare and assist in completing tax procedures (PAYE, personal income tax, NSSF, NHIF and similar). Keep the records, secure filings and initiate payments in consistence with the regulations of the Tanzania Revenue Authorities.

7. Ensure that all supporting documents and booking records are available for tax examining and
audit at any time.

Qualifications
1. Relevant education in accounting, finance, banking, or economics.
2. Good spoken and writing skills in both Swahili and English;
3. Solid working experience (minimum 3 years) in bookkeeping, accounting;
4. Excellent bookkeeping skills;
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
6. Ability to plan and priorities work duties as well as work competently under pressure and tight
Deadlines;
7. Good inter‐personal skills;
8. Experience in accounting administration and financial management (budgeting, planning, and accounting related fields);

11. Proficiency in the use of information technologies and good computer skills, particularly in the use
of MS Office Package (MS Word, MS Excel, etc.) and Quick Books (or the relevant system to be used).

12. Knowledge of computer‐based accounting software, eg. Quick Books is an asset.

Mode of Application

If are interested and meet the mentioned qualification for the mentioned post, forward your CV to the Project Coordinator at chiyofap@yahoo.com not later than 22nd February 2013. Women are encouraged to apply.