ACCOUNTANT - USAID-TAPP

The Tanzania Agriculture Productivity Program (TAPP) is a five year project funded by USAID.  Our mandate is to improve the incomes and food security levels of small-scale farmers. TAPP invites candidates suitably qualified to fill the positions listed below.

 Accountant

TAPP is looking for a skilled and experienced Accountant to support the program at the Head Office in Arusha Region.

Responsibilities:

§  Preparing accurate financial vouchers and statements for weekly transfer to Fintrac's Home Office.

§  Maintaining all program accounts in compliance with Fintrac's accounts in compliance with Fintrac's accountancy rules, including but not limited to general ledger, cashbook and payroll, etc.

§  Ensuring that all program payments are made in accordance with USAID and Fintrac regulation

§  Managing local payroll and submit required tax withholding payments to the government.

§  Managing the posting of all financial transactions into Fintrac's accounting system (Quick books).

§  Maintaining all field- level (Tanzania) accounting records in original form

§  Maintaining all records and transactions pertaining to Partner Fund and Technology Fund

§  Complying with USAID's local tax reporting requirement (submitted every six months)

§  Supervising the daily work of the Accounting Assistant, including voucher preparation and petty cash management.

§  Performing any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager or Program Chief of Party.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, candidates must possess:

·         At least 5-10 years of  experience in Accounting or Financial Control

·         University Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Accounting/Finance from a recognized higher learning institution.

·         Must be have CPA, Masters Degree is an added advantage.

Contact information:

Apply to the Recruitment Coordinator at nmethod@fintrac.com with the position title placed in the subject line. Deadline for applications is 21^st August, 2014

Please include: 1.) Cover letter describing your interest, 2.) Curriculum vitae, 3.) Salary history, 4.) Copies of relevant accreditations and/or memberships in professional organizations,and 5.) Names and telephone contacts of three referees. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.