COUNSENUTH Assistant Accountant

COUNSENUTH is a non-profit, non-Governmental Organization, registered in Tanzania in 1998 focusing on nutrition, counseling, public health and related issues.

COUNSENUTH office Dar es Salaam seeks to recruit a qualified, motivated, and experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance and administration unit.

S/he will report directly to the Finance and Administration Manager

Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful incumbent will provide a wide range of financial, administrative and budgetary services to COUNSENUTH as follows:

Assist in the daily financial accounting of the project

Assist in the preparation of budgets Liaise with procurement

Verify all claims submitted by contractors and projects for approval, in compliance with the terms of the relevant contracts and budgets

Prepare payments and reimbursement claims for approval with supporting documents as required byCOUNSENUTH and donor standards by cheque, bank transfers or cash

Conduct reconciliation of project bank accounts at the end of each month

Process staff salaries, allowances, etc.

Register all financial transactions in the accounting system and maintain accounting records according to agreed standards

Facilitate the work of external and internal auditors.

(For detailed description of duties please contact< wmramba@counsenuth-tz.org>

Qualifications and other Requirements:

Education   Diploma with specialization in Accounting and/or Finance OR its equivalent (e.g. NBAAProfessional level I or

Module C or D)

Experience 3 years of professional experience in Finance, and Accounting

Competencies:

Computer knowledge and accounting software like ACCPAC is mandatory

Ability to understand the functions and roles of his/her position; work in a team and under minimum supervision and perform under pressure

A high degree of confidentiality.

Must have good budgeting, and MS Excel skills; excellent communication skills (attention to details is required);

organisational and analytical skills; command of English and Kiswahili; flexibility and ability to multi-task;

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work productively in a multicultural team

Willingness to work overtime

Be highly motivated, have innovative ideas and a creative mind.

Previous working experience with donor-funded projects (with European Union/USAID) will be an added advantage.

Age Requirement: Candidates should preferably be between 24 and 35 years old.

Tenure of Appointment:The initial appointment will be for 12 months including a 3 months probationary period. Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.

Gender Mainstreaming:

COUNSENUTH is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women and men are all encouraged to apply.

Remuneration:

The salary attached to the position will be according to qualifications and experience but not lower than your current salary, and other benefits include a Medical insurance and employer NSSF contribution.

Application Instructions:

Send application letter, detailed CV with at least three referees and copies of your academic certificates to:

The Executive Director,

COUNSENUTH,

44 Galu Street, ADA Estate,

P.O. Box 8218,

DSM, in hard copy only.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Jun 11, 2013