Opportunity Tanzania
Limited is a Microfinance Institution with Branches in Dar-Es-salaam, Arusha,
Tengeru, Moshi, Himo and Morogoro. As the part of
Opportunity's International network, OTL’s mission is to make available to the
economically disadvantaged members of Tanzanian society, small business loans
and other appropriate financial services that, coupled with the necessary
training, enable them to develop and sustain income generating and job creating
enterprises.
As an expanding
company were are looking for key staff in the following vacancies.
POSITION TITLE
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Financial Accountant
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REPORTS DIRECTS TO
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Finance Manager
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LOCATION
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Dar Es Salaam
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CLOSING DATE
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28th July 2014
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1: JOB PURPOSE
To control the financial management systems of
Opportunity by extracting and interpreting information from financial records,
advising on strategic direction as well as advising managers on daily financial
decisions.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Validates and approves for entry into the accounting and product system
revenues and expenses in accordance with policy.
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Collates data compile, validates, justifies and submit to the Financial
Controller for approval all capital expenditures.
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Record and account for all assets and liabilities in accordance with
company policies.
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Ensures the proper use and disbursement of funds in accordance with the
company’s policies.
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Coordinates with Treasury Department in the management of the company’s
funds (bank and cash balances).
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Prepares weekly and monthly financial statements on the company’s
business
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Prepares weekly revenue and expense highlights and submit detailed/make
up of general ledger balances to FC.
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Prepares weekly expenditure projections to guide cash management at the head
office
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Ensure compliance with audit and quality assurance standards in the
maintenance of the company’s general ledger.
3. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification
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Bachelor Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or Finance (ICA/
ICMA/CPA/ACCA)
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Three (3) years post qualification experience as an Accountant in a
financial service industry.
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Financial Accounting Experience and Training
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Experience and training in management accounting, lending/credit
management, profitability and cost management gained from a financial, banking
and/or micro lending background
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Advanced knowledge and experience in budget control policies, systems
and procedures and setting annual budget projections
Banking Compliance
Regulations and Legal Legislation
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Advance knowledge of related statutory and regulatory banking compliance
regulations, accounting principles, and tax laws
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Knowledge of General Banking or Financial Services Act, banking and
business laws, local legal legislation, local employment and labor laws
Other Qualities and
Requirement
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Planning and Performance Management
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Ability to set and deliver business goals
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Ability to set, monitor, and assess achievements against performance
targets, quality standards, and service agreements that aligns with business
plan
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Ability to monitor profitability and efficiency budgets
Reporting and
Communication Skills
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Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate
clearly and persuasively, speak clearly to third parties and employees,
interpret documents, understand procedures, and write reports and
correspondence
Organisation,
Interpersonal, and People Management Skills
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Ability to enthuse, inspire, develop and motivate employees
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Ability to supervise, train and develop, provide feedback, support, and
encouragement to staff
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Excellent organisation, delegation, performance management,
administration, analytical and time management skills
Personal Computer
Operation
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Intermediate skills in personal computer operation
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Emerge user skills
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Reporting and communication software programmes – word processing,
PowerPoint presentation, and spreadsheet;
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Typing speed to meet production needs of the position
Interested and qualified
candidates are invited to send Curriculum Vitae mentioned before 28th
July 2014. Send only Curriculum Vitae through email address shown below
Head Human Resources
Plot 93, Block 36 G;
Kinondoni B
Kawawa Rd. Opp. Open University of Tanzania
Kawawa Rd. Opp. Open University of Tanzania
P.O Box 80244
Dar Es Salaam
NOTE: Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
OPPORTUNITY TANZANIA IS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Financial Accountant , OPPORTUNITY TANZANIA LTD
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