Management and Development for Health, (MDH) is a non for profit organization in Tanzania contributing to address public health priorities. MDH works with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, academic and non academic institutions within the country and worldwide, to address the problems of tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, maternal and child health and to undertake initiatives to advance public health research, education, and services for improving the lives of people..
MDH won a grant for care and treatment in Kagera region and wants to recruit staff to fill the following positions.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT ( 1 )
This position reports to the Finance and Administration Officer
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Processing duly approved disbursements of both cash and banking adherence to policy and procedures.
• Ensuring that all payment requisitions are complete with all the necessary support documentation such as pro-forma invoices/bids, local purchase order, selection minutes, delivery notes, tax invoices, etc. before making payment. Also, ensuring that all payments are properly coded and cancelled by PAID stamp.
• Recording and posting of approved financial transactions into the accounting system
• Making and processing advance payments including but not limited to travel advances, sub contractors/grantee advances, etc.
• Ensuring office costs are identified and correctly apportioned and charged to the respective projects/donors and other costs centers.
• Performing day to day banking activities and Report and highlight items of attentions to the management.
• Maintaining of accounting records and filling them in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in budgeting preparation process for the program and assist out in preparation of monthly and quarterly expenditure reports.
• Accurate, timely and efficient preparation of payroll as approved ensuring compliance with internal guidance and laid down policies & procedures.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns e.g. PAYE and Statutory contributions in a timely and accurate manner and to ensure all filing is appropriately done.
• Prepare and follow up tax exemption processes for the organization, Management and Development for Health. Prepare MDH annual returns for filing with TRA
• Ensure adherence to accounting and financial standards as per IFRS, ISA and Tanzania legislation, with comprehensive internal policies and procedures.
• Perform any other task as assigned by Finance Manager
Required Qualification
Education and Experience:
• University degree in Business, Finance, Administration or Accounting
• At least 2 years experience in accounting job.
• Professional qualification would be an added advantage
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Knowledge and experience on accounts payable, receivable, cash, bank, and maintaining general ledger.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing financial and accounting information.
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employees/vendors files.
• Practical knowledge and skills in Payroll preparations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, bookkeeping skills, attention to details.
• Skills in running any accounting software and the general computer literacy
• Ability to manage time and observing deadlines
• Honest and trustworthy, respectful and depict sound work ethics.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for the above positions should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three referees.
Applications should be submitted by Wednesday, 30th July, 2014 to the Human Resource Manager through e-mail mdh@mdh-tz.org or through P.O. Box 79810 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by hand at our Mikocheni Office.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
MDH won a grant for care and treatment in Kagera region and wants to recruit staff to fill the following positions.
This position reports to the Finance and Administration Officer
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Processing duly approved disbursements of both cash and banking adherence to policy and procedures.
• Ensuring that all payment requisitions are complete with all the necessary support documentation such as pro-forma invoices/bids, local purchase order, selection minutes, delivery notes, tax invoices, etc. before making payment. Also, ensuring that all payments are properly coded and cancelled by PAID stamp.
• Recording and posting of approved financial transactions into the accounting system
• Making and processing advance payments including but not limited to travel advances, sub contractors/grantee advances, etc.
• Ensuring office costs are identified and correctly apportioned and charged to the respective projects/donors and other costs centers.
• Performing day to day banking activities and Report and highlight items of attentions to the management.
• Maintaining of accounting records and filling them in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in budgeting preparation process for the program and assist out in preparation of monthly and quarterly expenditure reports.
• Accurate, timely and efficient preparation of payroll as approved ensuring compliance with internal guidance and laid down policies & procedures.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns e.g. PAYE and Statutory contributions in a timely and accurate manner and to ensure all filing is appropriately done.
• Prepare and follow up tax exemption processes for the organization, Management and Development for Health. Prepare MDH annual returns for filing with TRA
• Ensure adherence to accounting and financial standards as per IFRS, ISA and Tanzania legislation, with comprehensive internal policies and procedures.
• Perform any other task as assigned by Finance Manager
Required Qualification
Education and Experience:
• University degree in Business, Finance, Administration or Accounting
• At least 2 years experience in accounting job.
• Professional qualification would be an added advantage
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Knowledge and experience on accounts payable, receivable, cash, bank, and maintaining general ledger.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing financial and accounting information.
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employees/vendors files.
• Practical knowledge and skills in Payroll preparations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, bookkeeping skills, attention to details.
• Skills in running any accounting software and the general computer literacy
• Ability to manage time and observing deadlines
• Honest and trustworthy, respectful and depict sound work ethics.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for the above positions should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three referees.
Applications should be submitted by Wednesday, 30th July, 2014 to the Human Resource Manager through e-mail mdh@mdh-tz.org or through P.O. Box 79810 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by hand at our Mikocheni Office.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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