Finance Manager , DAWASCO

Position Description:

From the Guardian of 31^st December 2013

PURPOSE STATEMENT

DAWASCO, a water utility and sewerage company based in Dar es Salaam is looking for dynamic, dedicated people with good leadership and

interpersonal skills to fill existing vacancies immediately. He/she must be a good team player, creative, innovative and result oriented to fill each of these positions.

Applications are now invited from suitable candidates to fill the various positions below. DAWASCO is an equal opportunity employer; hence competent candidates are encouraged to apply.

Core Function

The Finance Manager shall be responsible in assisting Chief Finance Officer in accounting for both the revenue and expenditure of the Corporation

Reporting

The Finance Manager shall be reporting to Chief Finance Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Produce the weekly financial statements and monthly management accounts. Produce the management accounts for Board meetings. Monitor actual performance vs budget. Make monthly projections of Revenue Expenditure Budget. Authorize suppliers' invoices for payment. Authorizes payments to creditors. Keep various books of accounts as per IFRS. Ensure compliance of the PPRA2004. Supervise subordinates to conform with laid down financial policies and regulations Bachelor of Finance and Accounting/Accountancy

Qualification and Experience

Candidates must be holders of a professional qualification in accounting such as CPA (T) and must be registered as a practitioner. Holders of a post-graduate degree in Finance will have added advantage. In addition candidates shall have work experience of at least five years in financial management.

Competencies

The holder of the position should be able to apply knowledge, skills and understanding in a wide and unpredictable variety of contexts with substantial personal responsibility, responsibility for the work of others and responsibility for the allocation of resources, policy, planning, execution and evaluation

Application Instructions:

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience are requested to submit their applications which shall include a detailed curriculum vitae or resume, photocopies of relevant certificates and testimonials. Candidates shall also submit names, telephone numbers and addresses of two referees. The applications should be submitted not later than three weeks from the date of advertisement. The applications shall be addressed to;  

The Chief Executive Officer

Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (DAWASCO) P. O. Box 5340

DAR ES SALAAM